January, 1854 (Godey's Lady's Book). Dress for receiving New Year's calls. A white grounded silk, the skirt elegantly woven with a pattern of full-blown roses and foliage in blue. Plain white body and sleeves, finished with broad bands of blue embossed velvet. Pearl ornaments. The Hair slightly puffed, and dressed with lappets of blue and gold ribbon, intermingled with golden leaves
