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 powdered hair, surmounted by a cap in the form of a cockatoo's head.

COCK ROBIN. Short brown pleated skirt; jacket with pointed basque at the back, like tail of the bird, made in feathers and plush; the front of bodice formed of red feathers; high collar, red necktie; head-dress, bird's head with beak. Cock and Hen is a good pair of costumes for a married couple. The cock wears a bright yellow coat, a jabot of white feathers, knee breeches of fawn brown feathers, silk stockings, black shoes, field-marshal's hat, with cock's crest in golden feathers. (See .)

COINS. White satin dress, with coins of all sizes arranged round the skirt, tunic, and low bodice; veil of tulle fringed with coins; gold net on head, bordered with coins; ornaments, coins. (See also .)

COLETTE.—(See .)

COLINETTE (French peasant). Short petticoat of red and black stripes; over-skirt of gold cashmere lined with red, arranged to show the lining; black velvet bodice; white kerchief, apron, and French cap; black stockings, gold and red clocks: black shoes and buckles; gold ornaments of the Normandy type; hair in plaits.

COLLEEN BAWN. Dark blue stockings, high-heeled leather shoes. Short full petticoat of blue serge. Calico bodice and tunic pinned back kirtle fashion, of blue and white stripes, showing white under-bodice; sleeves tight to elbow. Sometimes the bodice is also blue serge laced with red. Black velvet and cross round neck; hair quite smooth, twisted in coil at back. A red handkerchief tied under chin maybe worn. Red cloak with hood. (See Plate III., Fig. 12.)

COLORADO BEETLE. Dress of green tulle trimmed with irridiscent beads, the design beetles, which appear on the head-dress, shoulders, and looping up the skirt.

COLUMBIA. Ruby velvet cap with aigrette and silver stars; low bodice of ruby velvet with blue satin stomacher, embroidered in silver; short sleeves; skirt of striped blue and ruby satin; tunic of blue satin with silver stars and fringe.

COLUMBINE. White tulle or satin dress, made with low bodice, trimming of roses; wand headed by roses.