Fashion Plate

Name/Title

Fashion Plate

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0146

Description

Two women are depicted in a indoor set, with a window with a view; decorated with ornate trimming. The woman on the left is dress in wide sleeves and accordion pleated trim throughout the dress. The color seems to be white with gray shading. She is wearing a bonnet made from lace and is tied with a blue bow with pink flowers. Blue and pink flowers adorn the top of the bonnet, either attached to the bonnet, or her hair. The woman on the right is dressed in a plaid ensembled with a layered ruffle skirt. Large bunny ear's ribbons fall are tied at the waist. Her bonnet is white and pink, with a large white bow with pink stripes. Lace frames her face, and her bonnet is adorned with white flowers and reddish pink berries. She is dragging a chair with her right hand.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Costume Parisien

Date made

circa 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Below the depiction

Transcription

Illman & Sons

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Type

Printed

Location

Bottom center

Transcription

Les Modes Parisiennes

Language

French

Translation

Parisian Fashions

Material/Technique

Printed

Material

Paper