Fashion Plate

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Fashion Plate

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0031

Description

Two women are depicted in an indoor setting leaning into each other. A human-like candlestick and pitcher next to it decorate the back with red accents on the mantle, and chair. The woman on the left is dress in a modest white and black ensemble with black points extending from the waist. Pink additions such as a bowl at the chin and in the hair awkwardly frame her face. The woman on the right is dressed in blue in a button up dress with puff sleeves and a ruffled base.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Costume Parisien

Date made

circa 1860

Place

Country

England

Location

United Kingdom

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Right under the depiction

Transcription

Engraved & Printed by Illman Brothers

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Type

Printed

Location

Bottom center

Transcription

Les Modes Parisiennes

Language

French

Translation

Parisian Fashions

Material/Technique

Printed

Material

Paper