Blue Evening Dress with Sculptural Border

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Blue Evening Dress with Sculptural Border

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0584

Description

Lady in blue dress with self-colored sculptural ornaments around hem and on short sleeves. Generously plumed hat.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Journal des Dames et des Modes

Date made

1821 - 1821

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

1821. Costume Parisien. (2025)

Transcription

Chapeau de velours plain, orné de marabouts et des gances d'or. Robe de gros d'été, garnie de rouleaux de satin. Manches de crêpe.

Language

French

Translation

Hat of plain velvet, trimmed with marabou feathers and gold cords. Gown of gros d'été, trimmed with satin rouleaux. Crepe sleeves.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2019.006.4

Material

Paper