Modes de Paris No. 777

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Modes de Paris No. 777

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0048

Description

Fashion plate depicting two women. The woman on the left is wearing a grey dress with gigot sleeves, a ruff collar, and a matching, fringed pelerine. On her head, a purple bonnet with white ribbon and plumes. The woman on the right is similarly dressed in a white dress with green detailing, gigot sleeves, a ruff collar, and a green, fringed pelerine. On her head, a green bonnet with white and green ribbons and plumes.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Colored Engraving

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Petit Courrier Des Dames, Plate No. 777

Date made

1830 - 1832

Time Period

Early 19th Century, 19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Modes de Paris. no. 777 / Petit Courrier des Dames/ Boulevard des italiens No. 2. près le passage de l'Opéra, / Chapeau de Velours Robe de Mérinos avec impression de velours des Msine de Mme. Maey rue de Gramont No. 7.

Language

French

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

90.139.2