Fashion Plate

Object/Artifact

-

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Fashion Plate

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0028

Description

Two woman depicted wearing Romantic era dresses and hats made of velour. The shoulders come to a point. This dress can be worn for both day and evening wear, depending on sleeve choice. The evening sleeve is a pouf Beret sleeve, and the day sleeve is a full Gigot sleeve with hooks at the wrist. In this depiction it is presented as a day dress.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Costume Parisien, Plate No. 2935

Date made

1831

Place

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

Back of fashion plate

Transcription

Made in France

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Transcription

Chapeaux de velours, ornes de Rubans lames et de plumes, de M. Drouart - Robes de velours

Language

French

Translation

Velvet hats, decorated with ribbons and feathers, by M. Drouart - Velvet dresses

Material/Technique

Printed

Material

Paper