Moden Z. 1837, No. 21
Name/Title
Moden Z. 1837, No. 21Entry/Object ID
2022.35.0320Description
Fashion plate depicting one man and four women. The first woman is wearing a grey dress with blue striped and a white pelerine with pale blue bows. On her head, a pale blue bonnet. The second woman is wearing a white dress with floral embroidery at the hem and a yellow belt around the waist. Around her shoulders, a lattice-patterned mantle with blue fringe. On her head, a white bonnet with a flared brim, yellow ribbons, and a lace veil draped over the top. The third woman is wearing a grey dress with sleeves that open at the elbow to reveal tight grey undersleeves with ribbons at the cuffs. Around her waist, a green apron with pink stripes and frills around the edge. She has pink ribbons in her hair and is holding a white parasol. The man is wearing a black frock coat over a pale blue plaid waistcoat and black cravat. He is also wearing pale blue, checked pantaloons. On his head, a pale blue top hat. The fourth woman is wearing a pale blueish-green dress, opened at the front to reveal an embroidered white panel. Around her neck, a black ribbon with lace trim that trails down her back and crosses at the bust. On her head, a white bonnet with a flared brim and frills along the edge. Above them, three bonnets, three coiffures, and a black pelerine with ruffles.Artwork Details
Medium
Colored Engraving, PaperCollection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume