Man and Boy with Ladies in Light Dresses, A Bride

Name/Title

Man and Boy with Ladies in Light Dresses, A Bride

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0323

Description

Man in dark blue morning coat over a white waistcoat with red flowers, perhaps nankeen pantaloons. Boy wears blue striped shirt with full sleeves and wide round collar, white peg top pantaloons, bowler-type hat. Next lady in white muslin with lacy shawl over shoulders, V neck, pink bonnet. Next one seated wears pale blue with tiny floral motifs, wide shallow V neck, sleeves full at elbow, triple mancherons, red edging on frills. Next is wearing pink with short double puffed sleeves and a long white shaped shawl of net or lace; odd gloves that appear to be cloth from elbow to wrist, net to the fingertips. Bridal or ball gown, pale blue with perhaps woven floral motifs, deep pointed waist, shallow V neck, double mancherons but no more sleeve... sheer tulle veil attached at back of head, draped over each shoulder.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Moden Z, Plate No. 36

Date made

1838

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2005.080.35

Material

Paper