Ball Dress, Pink and Silver

Name/Title

Ball Dress, Pink and Silver

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0443

Description

Lady in pink silk ball dress with stiff, short bell skirt, the hem ornamented with wavy ruching and floral ornaments above a wadded hem border. Pleating across bust and angled to CF waist. Puffed sleeves. Self sash with long ends ending tassels. Dress and coiffure accented with silver.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Journal des Dames et des Modes

Date made

1822

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Coeffure en gaze lamée et épis d'argent, par Mr. Albin. Robe de crêpe de l'Inde, garnie de fleurs assorties et d'épis d'argent.

Language

French

Translation

Coiffure in lamé gauze and silver wheat ears by M. Albin. Gown of Indian crepe, trimmed with various flowers and silver wheat.

Transcription

1822. Costume Parisien. (2037)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2008.064.23

Material

Paper