Godey's Fashions for October 1861
Name/Title
Godey's Fashions for October 1861Entry/Object ID
2022.35.0389Description
Fashion plate depicting six women. The first woman is wearing a dark green dress with thick black borders creating the effect of an open robe. Puffed white undersleeves are visible. On her head, a lavender cap with white frills and ribbons. The second woman is wearing a grey dress with long, tight sleeves with two puffs at the top. There is a line of buttons all the way down the center front of the dress. On her head, a black lace bonnet tied under the chin with a large red ribbon. The third woman is wearing a white dress with elaborate frills and ruffles across the skirt and the neckline. The fourth woman is wearing a blue-black dress with diagonal frills across the skirt. Around her shoulders, a matching frilled shawl with black lace around the border. On her head, a black bonnet with lace trim and a black ribbon. The fifth woman is wearing a deep purple dress with a line of rosettes down the center front of the dress and bold black bands forming a lattice pattern across the skirt. Her sleeves are formed by five large puffs. On her head, a lace kerchief cap. The sixth woman is wearing a tan dress trimmed with black ribbon in a lattice pattern. On her head, a frilled cap with a red bow at the front and a grey bow under the chin.Artwork Details
Medium
Colored Engraving, PaperCollection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume