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 on shoulder-straps; full muslin under-bodice to neck and wrists; black lace or many-coloured fichu at throat; black shoes, red heels; blue stockings; mittens; hair in pendent plaits; tiny bouquet of white heather; tricolour on cap. Alsatian Gleaner. Same, with handkerchief about the head in lieu of cap. Alsace and Lorraine are sometimes represented together, and wear a shield with arms at side. (Plate I., Fig. I.)

ALTREVAL, COUNTESS D'. (In Ladies' Battle. See L.)

AMAZONS, QUEEN OF THE. Short scarlet satin petticoat, covered with symbolical animals, cut out in black velvet and gold cloth, the edges bordered with gold cord, the bodice formed of a tiger skin; a helmet on the head, a shield on the arm.

AMBULANCE NURSE. (See, and Illustration, Plate IX., Fig. 33.)

AMERICA. Short white satin skirt, with red and blue stripes; blue satin tunic, edged with silver fringe, covered with silver stars; white satin waistcoat; blue satin jacket, revers at neck, coat-tails at back trimmed with red and silver; mousquetaire sleeves; all-round collar, muslin tie; blue satin high boots; diamond ornaments; coronet of diamond stars, with red, white, and blue ostrich feathers; or a blue felt cocked hat, with white and red rosette, and bound with blue. (See )

AMERICAN INDIAN, NORTH. (See )

AMPHITRITE. Sea-green gauze dress powdered with silver; silver tunic with shells, coral, and seaweed; a bandelet of sea shells round the head, the flowing hair studded with precious stones and crystal drops. The style of this dress follows prevailing fashions. (See .)

AMSTERDAM ORPHANAGE.—Short plain full gathered skirt, one side black, the other red, the plain tight bodice similarly divided; white tucked apron; large kerchief worn over the dress, crossing in front; cap of thick white muslin, the front close-fitting and flat, the back full.

AMY ROBSART. An Elizabethan dress of the richest materials, velvet, satin, or brocade, in any colours; the skirt or train worn over a hoop is full, touching the ground and bordered with a jewelled band; the front breadth of