Three Ladies in a Swank Parlor

Name/Title

Three Ladies in a Swank Parlor

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0383

Description

Seated lady wears pale blue with deep V neckline, spanned over low chemisette, elbow length bell sleeves with long double white frills, 3-tiered skirt with neat self frills or ruching as edging. Next to her is a black dress with basque bodice, buttoned up the front, pleated self frills over shoulder to CF waist, pleats on either side of buttons including down the skirt front. Standing lady display huge red cloak with collar and lapels, greek key border and deep fringe, over green dress.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Modes Parisiennes

Date made

1856

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2010.073.41

Material

Paper