2 ladies in white dresses, big red trimmed hat, Pet squirrel

Name/Title

2 ladies in white dresses, big red trimmed hat, Pet squirrel

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0437

Description

One wears a dinner dress perhaps, white with 3 elaborate rows of dagged frills above the hem, similar across wide neckline and short puffed sleeves. Blue ribbon ornament draped from shoulder, beneath matching belt where it crosses to form an X reaching to the shins. Blue trimmed hat with plumes. The other wears a white walking dress with a high neck, round collar and chevron layers across bodice. Leg o mutton sleeves with mancherons, diagonal embroideries and frills at lower skirt; big red-trimmed hat, and a squirrel on her wrist.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Journal des Dames et des Modes

Date made

1826

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

1825. Costumes Parisiens. (25)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2008.064.17

Material

Paper