Dancing Lady with Sheer Overskirt

Name/Title

Dancing Lady with Sheer Overskirt

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0452

Description

Lady dancing in a white dress revealing her lacy stockings and tied slippers. Sheer overskirt decorated with sprays of violets at the hem, which also appear in her novel ringlet coiffure.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Journal des Dames et des Modes

Date made

1809

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Coeffure à la Ninon. Robe Garnie en Torsades.

Language

French

Translation

Coiffure à la Ninon [de l'Enclos]. Gown with wrapped rouleau trim.

Transcription

1809. Costume Parisien. (970)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2008.064.32

Material

Paper