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 BABET (Blaise and Babet). Plain brown or blue skirt and tunic; large bows at the side; red corselet bodice over a low white one; sleeves made in two puffs; hair in curls, surmounted by a straw hat with ribbons and flowers.

BACCARAT. Train and tunic of white velvet with red satin bodice and short skirt all covered with cards, and the pips of the cards, hearts, clubs, and spades, which appear also on the tricorn hat.

BACCHANTE. White tulle dress, with green satin tunic and bodice, fully trimmed with grapes and leaves; leopard's skin attached to the back; wreath of grapes. Or classical dress of apple green "Liberty" silk, the draperies-caught up with white and purple grapes; large wreath of grapes on the head; flesh coloured stockings; the sandals; tied with purple ribbon.

BACKGAMMON. Maize satin low bodice and short skirt, trimmed with black velvet and gold braid; upper skirt; cut in deep points alternately cerise and black satin, bordered with gold braid; velvet necklet, backgammon men as pendents. Enamel dice for ear-rings; bracelet clasps, and ornaments; cerise satin cap. Cup for dice suspended by gold cord from waist to hold handkerchief. Another rendering.—Short full skirt of écru satin bordered with circles of red and white satiir appliquéd on with gold braid to simulate the pieces of the game; a small plaiting of lace let in between points of alternate red and black satin falling from waist, with a gold tassel at each point; low bodice, pointed back and front, formed of squares of black and écru satin; shoulder knots of white, crimson, and black ribbon; cap made to resemble a dice with the usual markings; scarlet aigrette at the side. A pocket, formed like another dice, hangs at side of skirt; red fan, shoes, and stockings, with buckles: black gloves.

BACON, LADY. (See .)

BADMINTON. (See )

BAHAMA FRUIT SELLER. Dress of lilac print, cut low in the neck; white linen apron with scarlet braid; white muslin turban; beads round the neck; tray on head with fruit. The face should be coloured.