Modes de Paris 1840

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Modes de Paris 1840

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0352

Description

Fashion plate depicting two men and a woman. The first man is wearing a black tailcoat with a white waistcoat, white pantaloons, and a lavender cravat. The second man is wearing a black and grey striped frock coat with white pantaloons and a white cravat. In his hand, a black top hat. The woman is wearing a blue dress with buttons from the shoulders down to the waist. On her head, a pink bonnet with no shortage of frills.

Artwork Details

Medium

Colored Engraving, Paper

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Le Miroir, Plate No. 36

Date made

1840

Time Period

19th Century, Mid 19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Modes de Paris. / Le Miroir. / 1840. 36

Language

French

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2022.110.25