Les Modes Parisiennes

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Les Modes Parisiennes

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0264

Description

Fashion plate depicting two women. The woman on the left is wearing a pink gown with layers of ruffles on the skirt, and short, puffed, white undersleeves. Black ribbons are at her shoulders and waist, and a black sash sits across her bodice. On her head, a garland of pink roses. The woman on the right is wearing a green dress with ruffled trim along the hem and stripes on the sleeves and the bottom of the skirt. On her head, a ruffled, white cap with a green feather.

Artwork Details

Medium

Colored Engraving, Paper

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Costume Parisien

Date made

circa 1826

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century

Place

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Right under the depiction

Transcription

Engraved by Illman Brothers

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Type

Printed

Location

Bottom center

Transcription

Les Modes Parisiennes

Language

French

Translation

Parisian Fashions

Material/Technique

Printed