He pointed his toe and held out his tricorne in the manner prescribed by fashion for the making of a bow, and it was most unfortunate that he was so suddenly stopped in the very midst of his graceful flourish by a quiet and suave voice which came immediately from behind him.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
The Empress looked charming, dressed always in the uniform of the hunt, green with gold braid, and a tricorne on her head,-all her ladies with the same dress, which was very becoming.
"My First Years As A Frenchwoman, 1876-1879"
Mary King Waddington
One of the most striking-looking of her ladies was the Princess Anna Murat, the present Duchesse de Mouchy, who looked very handsome in the tricorne and beautifully fitting habit.
"My First Years As A Frenchwoman, 1876-1879"
Mary King Waddington