Le Moniteur de la Mode

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Le Moniteur de la Mode

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0354

Description

Fashion plate depicting the front and back views of a torso with a lace bertha with a red rosette at the center and an elaborate coiffure decorated with feathers and pearls. Also pictured, two chemisettes, two lace pelerines, three lace caps, a lace bertha, and a folded length of white lace.

Artwork Details

Medium

Colored Engraving, Paper

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Le Moniteur de la Mode

Date made

1844 - 1846

Time Period

19th Century, Mid 19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Le Moniteur de la Mode / Journal du Grand Monde. / Coiffure de Mr. Brimaud. (267. rue S. Honoré.) / Guipures et Dentelles anciennes de la Mon. Rocbon. (22 r. Lafitte.) / PARIS. Rue Vivienne. 43

Language

French