2 Bodices, 2 Chemisettes, 2 Undersleeves, 3 Caps

Name/Title

2 Bodices, 2 Chemisettes, 2 Undersleeves, 3 Caps

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0022

Description

Hoodlike cap or bonnet of soft silk perhaps, asymmetrically decorated with large pink flowers and ribbon. Simple chemisette with purple ribbon bow at neck. Very simple one with frills to accent a scoop neckline. White snood with dark blue ribbons, a white cap with long lappets tied top and bottom with green ribbon. Huge undersleeves, one with black lace cuff. Gray day bodice with angled chain pattern across bust in 3 rows, large tasseled ornament on upper pagoda sleeve. Pale blue day bodice with mancherons and braid decorations in swag and loop pattern

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Petit Courrier Des Dames, Plate No, 3074

Date made

1869

Lexicon

Search Terms

fashion plate, print

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2006.119.22

Material

Paper