Dress with Gingham Ribbons

Name/Title

Dress with Gingham Ribbons

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0623

Description

Lady in white ankle length dress seen from the side back, slight fullness in back, medium length decorative frill slightly gathered above vandyked hem, headed with pink band. Low neck in back, neckline has softly gathered embroidered or lace frill all around; short puffed sleeves. She carries a plain handkerchief, wears a white close fitting cap with red plaid scarf-like addition across the back which ties under the chin. High waistline with matching ribbon band tied in a bow in back, medium long streamers. Shoes made of same plaid. "Marmotte et Ceinture de Taffetas, Bordées d'un Tulle à Dents"

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Costume Parisien, Plate No. 914

Date made

1808

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2021.02

Material

Paper