Les Modes Parisiennes

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Les Modes Parisiennes

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0391

Description

Fashion plate depicting two women. The woman on the left, viewed from the back, is wearing a pale blue dress with a scalloped hem and a matching mantle with two levels of ruffles. On her head, a straw bonnet trimmed with black lace and orange ribbon. The woman on the right is wearing a white dress with a speckled pattern, a two-tiered skirt, bell sleeves, lace trim, and blue, puffed trim. Around her shoulders, a matching lace shawl. On her head, a matching lingerie cap with blue flowers.

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 1840

Time Period

19th Century, Mid 19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Les Modes Parisiennes

Language

French