Allegorical or emblematic costumes were worn by women to represent abstract concepts or objects. A contemporary-style dress was made in an appropriate texture and colour, and lavish trimmings were added to render the idea.
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The most popular of all allegorical characters was Night, who was usually represented in black tulle spangled with silver stars, and wearing a crescent moon on her head.
Miss Yielding as Night |
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