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 silk trousers and vest; bodice of chartreuse satin bordered with gold; petticoat of silver tissue with border of gold jewelled embroidery; girded closely round the hips by scarves of pale orange and heliotrope silk, finished off with tassels of pearls; jewelled cap, an aigrette on one side, fastened by a jewelled clasp; fringe of pearls and emeralds round the neck.

LAMBALLE, PRINCESSE DE (As worn at Marlborough House). Pale blue satin over-skirt fastened to white satin petticoat with a bouquet of roses, the front breadth sprinkled with shaded roses. The bodice comes to the waist only; a low, double, lace-edged pelerine drapes the shoulders; the sleeves are of a bell shape; the hair turned over a large cushion and powdered; wreath of roses on one side, with pearls, ribbons, and veil at the back, falling over curls. Rich velvet, satin, lace, and jewels are suitable.

LANGE Mdlle. )Madame Angot). An Oriental striped-dress with coins; afterwards a long beflounced cream-coloured silk with low bodice and sleeves; and in the duet scene a black and red-striped petticoat, a large blue serge apron and velvet bodice, and a huge cap.

LASS OF RICHMOND HILL (1760). Blue and striped satin skirt; bodice and paniers of white brocade; powdered hair; hat with streamers. For style, see

LAURA (Petrarch's). Long white flowing robe, embroidered in silver; bodice cut low, edged with gold braid, two rows round neck, one round arm-hole and elbow sleeve; beneath this a red and white under-sleeve, fitting to wrist; hair in coil; black shoes, pointed toes.

LAUREL ROSE. Pink nun's cloth bordered with the Greek key pattern in silver, made as a full skirt; and low bodice with peplum basque, a silver tassel at the corners; cloak of green satin arranged to form a bertha to the top of dress, fastened with jewelled clasp; straw hat, high, with bands of ribbons round the crown; white and red oleander blossoms in front, silver crook with pink ribbons.

LAVENDER, FRESH. (From C. E. Ferugini's picture). Suitable to fair, slight girl; a simple coloured cotton dress, with elbow sleeves; mob cap; tray of lavender carried in the hand.

LAWN TENNIS AND BADMINTON.