Petit Courrier des Dames 652

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Petit Courrier des Dames 652

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0343

Description

Fashion plate depicting two women. The woman on the right is wearing an off-white dress with a wide, straight neckline and long sleeves topped with puffs. Green fringed net lines the collar, the waist, and the band around knee-level. The cuffs are pointed, embroidered with flowers, and ruffled. On her head, a wide-brimmed straw hat with plumes and ribbons. The woman on the left is similarly dressed, except in all pink and viewed from the back.

Artwork Details

Medium

Colored Engraving, Paper

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Petit Courrier Des Dames, Plate No. 652

Date made

1829 - 1830

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Modes de Paris. 652. / Petit Courrier des Dames. / Boulevard des Italiens No. 1/2 près le passage de l'Opéra. / Robe de mousseline Orientalle garnie de frange par Mme. Michel rue neuve des Petits-champs No. 33. Chapeau de Paille de ris.

Language

French

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2005.110.16