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Paris Fashions for April, 1856. 'Chapeau of rose velvet. Robe of plain taffetas...Beneath the corsage is another of white muslin, alternated with rows of Valenciennes lace confined to the arms by three bands trimmed with entre-deux of Valenciennes. The sleeves below these three bouillons are finished by a close wristband trimmed with lace cuffs Bonnet of tulle, flowers, and ribbons. Robe of reps de soie, à volants, with wide and deep scollops, trimmed with a little effilé Tom-pouce. The corsage is trimmed the same as well as the sleeves, which form a single flounce covering the lace cuffs. The three figures represent the newest forms of sleeves and corsages which have appeared this season'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856.