Fashions for March

Name/Title

Fashions for March

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0051

Description

One lady in yellow ball gown with deep chevron pleat section over bust; short tight sleeves with triple puffed mancherons, pointed waist; elaborate, graduated self frill band down front mingled with plumes. Other in pink dinner dress with pointed waist and deep self frill at hem, sweeping up to the proper left knee; rows of short white frills defining wide V neck and short sleeves; green sash over head. Torso in blue with wide lace bertha. Drawings of 2 bonnets and 2 lingerie caps.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1839

Lexicon

Search Terms

fashion plate, print

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

90.139.5

Material

Paper, Print