Man in Blue Trousers with Whip, 4 Half Ladies

Name/Title

Man in Blue Trousers with Whip, 4 Half Ladies

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0624

Description

Full length man wearing light blue trousers and a black tailcoat designed to button 2 at the top and 2 at the bottom; wide velvet collar. No waistcoat? Looks like shirt frills showing in opening. Plain black cravat, top hat, white gloves, black shoes with spurs. In each corner is the upper half of a lady. One in white dress with scattered pink flowers, very low, wide neckline edged with lace or embroidered frill matching ones at the ends of narrow elbow length sleeves. Green hat set on one side of her head, sweeping green plume and inside the brim, a green bow anchoring a small plaid scarf. Next one in blue dress, low wide neckline, pleated V drapery across the bust above pointed waist, short sleeves draped at the elbow with a bit of white frill showing. Gold necklace with square pendant, arrow ornament in topknot, curls covering ears. Next one shows back of fancy white cap loaded with flowers in front and small pink bow in back, with long streamers. Cross-barred muslin shawl with frilled hem. Last one in white with long sleeves, very full at elbow. Pelerine with frilled edges. Flaring pink bonnet with curly white plumes.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Moda di Parigi, Plate No. 18

Date made

1838

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2021.03.1

Material

Paper