2 Ladies, Black and White

Name/Title

2 Ladies, Black and White

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0439

Description

One lady in white ball dress with sheer sleeves to the wrist over a short-puffed sleeve; wide straight neckline. Hem trimmed with ruffled-edged bands wound around flat ribbed band above the hem, hiked up at one side with bows and roses. 3 bracelets on each wrist; lacy stockings, pointed shoes, similar twist theme in the coiffure, plus roses. Other one in black dress with 5 rows of tight loops above the hem, long tight sleeves beneath short puffed ones; matching pelerine topped with simple white collar with frilled edge. Lingerie cap beneath large sculptural black hat. Gray shawl with paisley patterns on ends.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Costume Parisien, Plate No. 14

Date made

1825

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2008.064.19

Material

Paper