Fashion Plate

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Fashion Plate

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0121

Description

Two women are depicted in a indoor setting with heavy curtains to the right and a candlestick is installed in the middle wall. Foliage in a large vase is behind the left woman. The woman on the left is dressed in a modest bodice with large sleeves. Lace decorates her dress and pointed arrows from the waist. She is reading a paper. The woman on the right is using the sofa as support. The woman is dressed in a tan and red ensemble with stripes and large puff sleeves. Her bonnet is tied with a large plaid bow.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Costume Parisien

Date made

circa 1850

Place

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Right under the depiction

Transcription

Engraved 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