Modes Parisiennes Réunies, January 1855
Name/Title
Modes Parisiennes Réunies, January 1855Entry/Object ID
2022.35.0272Description
Fashion plate depicting six men and one boy. The first man is wearing a black overcoat with brown fur trim over a red and black waistcoat and pale blue trousers. Around his neck, a yellow bowtie with red and black decorations and fringe at the end. The second man is wearing a grey overcoat over a black frock coat and a tan waistcoat with a lattice pattern. He is also wearing grey trousers and a green bowtie. The third man, viewed from the back, is wearing a black frock coat over brown trousers with spaced-out checkers. The boy is wearing a brown jacket with lace at the collar and cuffs over a blue and white plaid dress. The hem of the skirt is decorated with dagged lace and matching pantalettes. On his head, a black cap with a band of navy-blue ribbon. The fourth man is wearing a dark green overcoat with brown fur trim over a black frock coat and green checkered trousers. Around his neck, a blue bowtie. The fifth man is wearing a dark blue frock coat over a black and orange checked waistcoat and grey floral trousers. Around his neck, a red bowtie with a geometric white design on the ends. The sixth man is wearing a navy-blue cape over a black tailcoat and matching trouseers. He is also wearing an embroidered white waistcoat and a white bowtie. Five of the men are wearing black top hats.Artwork Details
Medium
Colored Engraving, PaperCollection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume