COSTUMES

The costumes of the first scene have already been indicated in the
text. That of the crystal-gazer can be made of cambric, with the glazed
side turned inward. Her cap and kerchief should be of white lawn.


COSTUMES IN SCENE II

MARIE ANTOINETTE. White satin petticoat. Overdress and bodice of white
silk brocaded with scarlet roses. White lace ruffles and fichu. Long
train of scarlet velvet, lined in white satin. Hair dressed high and
powdered. Gold crown. Shimmering necklace. If a costume as ornate as
this is not procurable, let the young player wear a long white muslin
dress that just touches below the ankle. A bodice and overdress of
white cretonne flowered with red roses. White lawn fichu with ruffles.
A long train of scarlet cambric with the glazed side turned outward to
represent satin. This is lined in white cambric which should also be
satiny-looking. The train is fastened at the shoulders, and borne by
two pages. Crown and jewels of gold and silver paper. White slippers
and stockings. Brilliant buckles.

FRANKLIN. Suit of plain black velvet. Vest of black satin. Stockings
and low shoes of black. Three-cornered black hat which he holds under
his arm. His hair falls to his collar, and is unpowdered. A pair of
square spectacles on his nose.

ADAMS. Suit of plum-colored velvet, trimmed with gold lace. White satin
waistcoat. White stock, and lace jabot, and sleeve-ruffles. Black shoes