2 Ladies and a Hunter on Rustic Porch

Name/Title

2 Ladies and a Hunter on Rustic Porch

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0415

Description

First lady examines a letter. She wears a blue open robe-style dress with fringed scalloped hem over a pink underskirt. Off-shoulder, straight neckline with pomted waist, short sleeved covered by wide bertha. Second wears a horizontally striped dress, yellow on white, with deep V opening in bodice, self sash streamers, green field shawl. Man wears black close fitting frock coat with curved front edges, perhaps a cross-breed with a riding coat. Pale blue pin striped trousers with gaitors over his shoes or boots. Hunting back strapped across chest. Rifle, pilot cap.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Modes De Paris, Plate No. 37

Date made

1839 - 1840

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2006.152.18

Material

Paper