Name/Title
2 Ladies, Riding Suit, Cap, Cravat and Day DressEntry/Object ID
2022.35.0626Description
Two ladies in a park. One is dressed in riding clothes--a voluminous green skirt
and a pale coral jacket with hip length skirt, center front opening with close row of buttons,
open below waist. The neckline is low and wide with a white frill showing. Narrowish
sleeves with row of buttons up side of the turnback cuffs revealing a white sleeve.
Masculine green striped cravat or scarf rather loosely tied, and cap with patent leather
peak and chin strap, and sheer gray scarf over it, drifting with the breeze. Dark cuffed
gloves. Her friend wears a slate blue dress with long loose sleeves with double
mancherons, Deep V neck with green narrow collar or pelerine thing. Green tunnel bonnet
with flowers. She is swathed in a wide silk stole having wide bands of pink and green, with
a deep netted fringe.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
La ModeDate made
1840 - 1842Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2021.04