SNOW WHITE, OR LITTLE SNOWFLAKES. White brocaded satin Turkish trousers; bodice and tunic in one, of white nun's veiling embroidered round the edge with gold; gold girdle round the waist, also a white scarf with embroidered ends; the bodice and sleeves trimmed with rows of gold cord; white cap and veil. (See White Dresses, W.)
SNOWDROP. Skirt and bodice of white tulle, edged with pale green satin; basque and sleeves of white satin, cut in points to represent outer leaves of flower; trimmed with deep fringe of snowdrops; chaplet of same flowers round the neck; powdered hair. (See Flowers and January.)
SOPHIA WESTERN. Sacque of pale pink, over dark brown satin skirt; long lace apron; kerchief over low bodice, with chocolate stomacher; powdered hair; pointed lace cap; high-heeled pink shoes, paste buckles; tan gloves; copy of "Isabella; or, The Fatal Marriage," in her hand.
SORCERESS. Short costume of black, red, and gold satin, the skirt red, having a black band round with the signs of the Zodiac in gold; a serpent twisted about the waist; a scarf of many colours worn diagonally over the hips; a red kerchief with gold coins on the head; ornaments, beads and coins. Or, a black velvet robe high to the throat, with pendent sleeves covered all over with cabalistic signs; high pointed cap entwined with a serpent; a stick carried in the hand; black satin shoes, embroidered with gold. Or, yellow satin over scarlet satin, cut in points, and at each point a copper bell, ornamented with black velvet bats, mice, efts, &c.; a large green snake coiling round the body; ditto round the neck and arms; head-dress, gold bat on the forehead, and snake round the head.
SORRENTINE PEASANT. (See Italian.)
SOUBRETTE, or WAITING MAID (in Louis XV.'s reign). Wears a pretty poudré short dress, generally a quilted skirt, cap, and muslin apron. For example: Rose-coloured quilted petticoat; blue satin tunic; black velvet low bodice laced up the front with blue and bordered with lace; muslin apron trimmed with lace; small lace cap with wild roses; gold ornaments; high-heeled shoes, and pink and white stockings.
