Girl. Plaited muslin cap, close to the face, not standing out in an aureole, as in the case of the Boulogne Fish-girl; very dark blue skirt, with light blue stripes, light blue jacket buttoned in front and apron to match. Dieppe Fishwife. Sleeveless vest of black "bure" or serge made double-breasted and fastened at the side by bone buttons; under-dress of stout linen, long sleeves tucked up above the elbow, a ruching visible along the neck of the bodice; short plain skirt of "bure" with large stripes; dark grey speckled stockings, high-heeled shoes with buckles; a high Normandy cap of white muslin, supported by a cardboard frame; a shallow basket in brown osiers slung round the figure. For festivals they wear a high straight bodice, hooked down the front, with semi-fitting sleeves, black mittens to elbow secured by bows. Gold earrings and chain with saint Esprit. French Fisher Maid. Blue sailor jacket bound with silver braid, blue upper skirt with tricolour apron. Scarlet and white striped petticoat and stockings.
FIVE-O'CLOCK-TEA. Short white skirt embroidered with cups, saucers, and teapot; blue tunic and bodice, muslin fichu and apron, with dial of clock pointing at 5, embroidered teapot beneath; head-dress, a tea-cosy; silver chatelaine, with teaspoons and sugar-tongs; ornaments, silver spoons, and cups. Instead of embroidery, chintz cups and saucers may be gummed on. Long dress of soft terra-cotta silk, with belted heart-shaped bodice, long hanging sleeves, with saucers painted over them, small cap like a saucer, with aigrette of sugar-tongs; spoons round the neck.
FLAG, BRITISH. Tricolour skirt, draped with Union Jack, the bodice ornamented with a flag to match. Or, brown dress looped with white flags; white sash across the bodice with name of yacht, and burgee in hair. (See Yacht.)
FLAG, PILOT. Two flags on one side of black tulle skirt; the head-dress crossing hals way down, and composed of india-rubber tubing, from which is suspended a pilot flag, navy scarlet, and white silk; two smaller flags in front of bodice, two carried in the hand.
FLAME. (See Fire.)
FLORA. A white silver-spangled tulle evening dress
