Napoleon at Home - Vol. II

• Autore: Masson Frédéric
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2013; ©2013
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (118 pages)
• Altri autori: Anon
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- VII.-THE EMPEROR AT WORK. -- Dictation-Method of putting the dictation into shape-Variety of work-Portfolios of Ministers-Realisation of the unreal-Signatures-Letters with his signature-Budgets-Economies-Petty cash-Writing and orthography-Work with heads of departments-The grand dignWorking in the open air. -- VIII.-THE DINNER. -- Visits of Napoleon to the Empress Joséphine-Marie Louise-The King of Rome-Toilet of the Empress-Delays of dinner-Where dinner was served-Method of laying the table-Menus-The table of the Emperor less abundant than that of his contemporaries-Twenty-three fWork during dinner. -- IX.-THE EVENING. -- Coffee-Audiences in the year XII-The entrées-The service-Dinner of the officers of the household-Five tables-The assemblies-Backgammon-Napoleon at the assemblies-Balls-The ball of the 23rd February at the Ministry of Marine-The Grand-Père-The coucher-The Eighteen hours' work! -- X.-SUNDAY. -- The Emperor seldom interrupts his work during the week -No place to walk-The terrace at the edge of the water -Sunday work -Toilet-Morning-Starting for chapel-Procession of the Empress-Procession of the Emperor-Uniting of the two processions-The chapel-MuInfluence of the second marriage. -- APPENDIX.-THE WARDROBE OF THE EMPEROR. INVENTORY AND DESCRIPTIONS. -- I. ARTICLES OF COSTUME. -- 1. Grand Costume. -- No. 1.-Two mantles of purple velvet, embroidered with gold and silver. Grand costume of France. -- No. 2. A mantle of green velvet, embroidered with gold. Grand costume of Italy. -- No. 3. A coat of purple velvet embroidered with gold. Costume of the Coronation. -- No. 4. Two coats of purple velvet embroidered with gold and silver. Grand costume of France. -- No. 5. A coat of green velvet embroidered with gold. Grand costume of Italy. ; No. 6. Two coats of "pou-de-soie," embroidered with gold and silver. Costume of the Coronation. -- No. 7. A tunic of white satin embroidered with gold. Costume of the Coronation. -- No. 8. Four waistcoats of white velvet, embroidered with gold and silver. State costume. -- No. 8. Three waistcoats of white pou-de-soie, embroidered with gold. State summer costume. -- No. 10. A waistcoat of white pou-de-soie embroidered with gold and silver. State summer costume. -- No. 11. A waistcoat of white gros de Naples, embroidered with silver. Fancy costume. -- No. 12. Two pairs of knee-breeches of white velvet, embroidered with gold and silver. State costume. -- No. 13. Two pairs of knee-breeches of white pou-de-soie embroidered with gold and silver. State summer costume. -- No 14. Two sashes of white satin embroidered and fringed with gold. Grand coronation costume. -- No. 15. A scarf of violet taffeta. State costume of the Coronation. -- No. 16. A scarf of white satin embroidered and fringed with gold. Given by the Empress Marie Louise. -- No. 17. A shoulder-belt of white velvet embroidered with gold and silver, fitted with gold. State dress of the Coronation. -- No. 18. A shoulder-belt of white velvet embroidered with gold and silver, without fittings, embroidered by the Empress Marie Louise. -- No. 19. A shoulder-belt in white gros de Naples, embroidered with gold, with gold fittings. Costume of the Coronation. -- No. 20. A waist-belt of white velvet, embroidered with gold and silver, gold fittings. -- No. 21. Four pairs of silk stockings embroidered with gold. -- No. 22. Three pairs of white velvet shoes. Costume of the Coronation. -- No. 23. Three pairs of shoes of white pou-de-soie. Marriage costume. -- No. 24. Two caps of black velvet with their plumes. State costume. -- No. 25. Three pairs of gloves embroidered with gold. State costume. ; No. 27. Seventeen muslin collars for the costume. -- No. 28. Three pairs of ruffles of needle-point given by the Empress Joséphine. -- No. 29. Three neck-bands, English point, given by the Empress Joséphine. -- No. 30. A pair of ruffles, English point -- No. 31. A neck-band, English point. -- No. 32. Two pairs of ruffles, English point -- No. 33. Two neck-bands, English point. -- No. 34. A neck-band, Brussels point, given by the city of Brussels. -- No. 35. A necktie, Brussels point, given by the city of Brussels. -- No. 36. Two paire of ruffles, English point, given by the town of Alençon. -- No. 37. Two neckties, English point, given by the town of Alençon. -- No. 38. A pair of ruffles, Valenciennes point, given by the Empress Joséphine. -- No. 39. A necktie, Valenciennes point, given by the Empress Joséphine. -- No. 40. A ruff and a necktie, English point, given by the Empress Marie Louise. -- No. 41. A pair of ruffles, given by the Empress Marie Louise. -- 2. Dress Coats. -- No. 48. A coat of violet velvet, embroidered with gold and silk, given by the town of Lyons. -- No. 48. A coat of cerise velvet, embroidered with gold and silk, given by the town of Lyons. -- No. 44. Two coats of stamped velvet embroidered with silk, given by the town of Lyons. -- No. 45. A coat of plain brown velvet, given by the Empress Marie Louise. -- No. 48. Two waistcoats of white satin embroidered with gold and silver, given by the town of Lyons. -- No. 47. Two waistcoats of plain brown velvet, given by the Empress Marie Louise. -- No. 48. A pair of knee-breeches of plain brown velvet, given by the Empress Marie Louise. -- No. 49. A pair of knee-breeches of black silk cloth. -- II. ARTICLES OF ORDINARY AND DAILY USE. -- 1. Uniforms. -- No. 1. Five general's coats. -- No. 2. Two coats of the "Institut." -- No. 3. A coat of the Council of State, and a waistcoat. ; No. 4. Six grenadier's coats. -- No. 5. Five "chasseur" coats. -- No. 6. Seventy-four pairs of knee-breeches of white kerseymere. -- No. 7. Seventy-four waistcoats of white kerseymere. -- No. 8. Twelve pantaloons of white kerseymere. -- No. 9. Twelve waistcoats of white kerseymere. -- No. 10. A helmet of brass, gilt and bronzed. -- No. 11. Two general's hats, trimmed with gold. -- No. 12. Three consul's hats. -- No. 13. Seven plain hats. -- No. 14. Six gold aiguillettes. -- 2. Articles of Travel -- No. 15. A great cloak of blue cloth for bivouac. -- No. 18. A cloak "à la Mameluck" of scarlet cloth embroidered with gold. -- No. 17. A furred cloak of green velvet, with frogs of gold, sable fur. -- No. 18. A cloak of scarlet stuff, gold frogs, far of red fox. -- No. 19. Five velvet cape for carriage wear. -- No. 20. Two sheets of skin. -- 3. Hunting Clothes. -- No. 21. Three hunting coats. -- No. 22. Three shooting coats. -- No. 23. Three hunting belts. Ordinary use. -- No. 24. Two hunting knives. -- 4. Private clothes. -- No. 25. Four cloth coats. -- No. 26. Six cloth greatcoats. -- No. 27. Four waistcoats of white piqué. (See No. 9 above.) -- No. 28. One waistcoat of black silk cloth. -- No. 29. A black kerseymere waistcoat. -- No. 30. A pair of black kerseymere knee-breeches. -- No. 31. Three round hats. -- No. 32. Five dominoes for balls. -- 5. Shoes and Stockings. -- No. 33. Ninety-two pairs of white silk stockings. -- No. 34. Two pairs of black silk stockings. -- No. 35. Thirty pairs of shoes with buckles. -- No. 36. Three pairs of shoes with strings. -- No. 37. Six pairs of plain slippers. -- No. 38. Six pairs of slippers trimmed with flu. -- No. 39. Twenty-two pairs of riding-boots. -- No. 40. Two pairs of boots, with tops. -- 6. Linen. -- No. 41. Nine dozen of shirts. -- No. 42. Seven dozen of white cravats. ; No. 43. Twelve black silk stocks. -- No. 44. Twelve dozen of pocket-handkerchiefs. -- No. 45. Nineteen dozen of towels. -- No. 46. Three dozen of wrapping towels. -- No. 47. Three dozen of merino socks. -- . 7. Articles for Bedroom Use. -- No. 48. Twelve dressing-gowns of quilted dimity. -- No. 49. Six flannel dressing-gowns. -- No. 50. Twelve pairs of drawers, with feet of fustian. -- No. 51. Three waistcoats of quilted taffetas. -- No. 52. Twelve bandanas for the head. -- 53. Thirty-six flannel waistcoats. -- No. 54. Nine waistcoats of cashmere. -- III. ARMS. -- No. 1. A sword of gold, scabbard of tortoiseshell, with case. Grand costume of the Legion of Honour. -- No. 2. Two swords mounted with gold, with their scabbards mounted with gold. Ordinary use. An extra scabbard for the above. -- No. 3. A sword, French pattern, of silver gilt. -- No. 4. A sword, ivory hilt, scabbard of mother-of-pearl. Costume of the First Consul. -- No. 8. A sword with a flat blade, guard of ivory. Not found. -- No. 8. A sabre which His Majesty carried at the battle of Aboukir. -- No. 7. Two Mameluke swords. -- No. 8. A sabre which had belonged to the King of Poland. -- No. 9. A sabre, the hilt of ivory, the scabbard of iron, adorned with gold stars. (pattern.) -- No. 10. A sabre which His Majesty carried at the battle of Mont-Thabor. -- No. 11. A sabre with straight blade, guard of copper gilt. Given to Count Turenne. (Inventory of 1814.) -- No. 12. A sabre, the scabbard of which is of crystal. The blade engraved all over. This sabre has a band of red cloth embroidered with gold. The whole enclosed in a case. -- No. 13. A sabre, the hilt of which is surmounted with a horse's head. The scabbard set with pearls. The whole enclosed in a case. -- No. 14. Three cases containing nothing. -- No. 15. The hilt of a sword unmounted, antique. -- No. 10. A Mameluke dagger. ; the hilt of gold, the scabbard of velvet.
• Altri titoli varianti: Napoleon at Home
• Titolo autorizzato: Napoleon at Home - Vol. II
• ISBN: 1-78289-037-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163335703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Napoleon at Home