Fashion Plate

Name/Title

Fashion Plate

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0266

Description

Two women depicted in an outdoor setting with a tree and a full moon in the cloudy background. The woman on the left is in a yellow dress with black stripes and big bow at the waist. She is wearing puff sleeves and a hoop skirt. She is holding a feather fan, and her hair is adorned with a bonnet cover. The woman on the right is turned facing the moon. Her hair is secured with a lacey bun covering. She is wearing a white cloak with a purple bow on the back. The dress, although mostly covered is purple and white striped with floral decoration on the white stripes.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Costume Parisien

Date made

circa 1858

Place

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Right under the depiction

Transcription

Engraved & Printed by Illman Brothers

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Material

Paper