Man Conversing with a Couple in Riding Habits

Name/Title

Man Conversing with a Couple in Riding Habits

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0561

Description

Large plate. First man in frock coat with wide flaring lapels over a striped waistcoat and a teal satin plastron cravat. Striped blue gray pantaloons flaring over the foot. Second in dark blue morning or riding coat with curved tails, spreading open from the neck down over a long white waistcoat with double points and wide flaps; boots well over the knees. Lady in dark green habit which she pulls up in order to walk. Maroon jacket suggesting a morning coat, spread open from the neck, where it is cut back into little tails, a corner of a kerchief peeking from a pocket. Softened version of male top hat, wide curved black plume, no veil.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Journal Des Dames en des Moden

Date made

1845

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2011.042.14

Material

Paper