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FANCY DRESSES DESCRIBED; OR,

Standard and eagle, embroidered in bullion, wreaths of bay leaves, &c.; back division, Grecian border in gold; scarf of cashmere and gold looped up on right shoulder with cameo, and falling low down under left arm; "Roma" on armlet; head-dress, tiara of diamonds, with "Roma" in seed pearls on the front; gold-spangled veil.

ROMOLA. Dress of cream-coloured satin, with long hanging sleeves, embroidered in gold and pearls, and caught up with gold girdle; over-petticoat of same material; lace veil fastened with band of pearls; antique Italian ornaments.

ROMNEY (after). White muslin dress; powdered hair; large black hat, lined with a colour, such as vieux rose or blue.

ROSALIND (As You Like If). A dress of Etna brocaded velvet, skirt made full and looped over satin skirt of the same colour with gold braid; heart-shaped bodice, sleeves puffed with gold; gold fillet on head. Second dress, as a boy in grey doublet, trunk hose, soft velvet hat. Third dress, of white cashmere, made loose and full, with belt on hips, pouch attached; puffed sleeves. Or, a dun-coloured velvet dress with crimson puffs, and bearing her boar-spear. Another rendering of the character is a long grey velvet dress with a waistcoat and sleeves slashed with white satin; thick long pearl girdle looped on side. As Ganymede, short tunic of grey-green velvet bordered with dark fur; short jacket; long cloak fastened on the shoulders, made of grey silk lined with pale pink; grey stockings and cap; staff in hand. Or, high leather boots above knee; tights; velvet trunk hose; short belted leather habit, puffed velvet sleeves, low cap. Or, in full-skirted habit, with game-bag and staff.

ROSAMOND, FAIR. Loose green flowing robe high to the throat, touching the ground; confined at waist by jewelled belt, richly embroidered; tight sleeves; pouch at side.

ROSE, COULEUR DE. All in rose colour, with a pair of rose-coloured spectacles carried in hand. This dress can be very prettily and becomingly carried out in satin, silk, or tulle, according to the taste of the wearer. (See G.)

ROSE IN JUNE. Pink tulle skirt, covered with rose-petals and leaves; bodice of the same trimmed with garlands and roses; long tulle scarf fastened behind; wreath and