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 elbow; the bodice of black velvet; stomacher embroidered in gold and coloured silks; buckled waist-belt made of leather with chain and keys suspended; large apron, embroidered in double lines across; high pointed Tyrolean hat, with gold cord round, and a bouquet of flowers and feathers at the side; large ruffor large lay-down collar; multi-coloured handkerchief round neck; white stockings, coloured clocks; black leather boots cut low on instep, gold buckles in front; gold chain with medal attached.

TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR. Short dress of blue and white cashmere, with low bodice à la Vierge trimmed with silver stars; a tulle spangled veil attached to a silver band for head-dress. UNA. Long, full caped robe of white cashmere with cord girdle; hooded cap; hair flowing accompanied by lion.

UNDER THE WINDOW. The illustrations from Kate Greenaway's book bearing this title find much favour for children's costumes, as, for example, three little girls sitting on a rail, in short dresses, pinafores, and large sun bonnets.

UNDINE. Plain short skirt of glittering silver tissue, edged with a narrow ruche, into which are placed at distances water-lily buds and leaves in small clusters; two broad scarves of pale and dark green are draped across the front, and arranged to fall low at the back; a large cluster of grass, lilies, and dark brown leaves at the left side; the bodice of silver tissue, trimmed with grass and water-lilies; a large open water-lily on the head, and a great deal of grass falling over the long, flowing hair; ornaments, pearls, shells, and bits of pink coral all threaded together; shoes pale green, with silver tissue rosettes, and a lily bud and leaf in the centre; strings of shells, &c.; and a mother-of-pearl fan, with water-lily leaves and flowers arranged on pale green satin.

UNION JACK. Dress made of Union Jack flags; anchors on the shoulders; sailor hat; a flag carried in the hand. Or, red short cashmere skirt cut in long points, with plaitings of red, white, and blue between; the front draped with silk flags; corselet bodice of dark blue velvet over white chemisette; an aigrette in the form of a small flag; fan of the same.

UNITED STATES. Short white satin skirt with red and blue stripes; blue satin tunic edged with silver, draped with American flag. (See America.)