Costume Parisien

Print

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Costume Parisien

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0266

Description

Fashion plate depicting two women. The woman on the left is wearing a yellow dress with a skirt of tiered ruffles and white and black striped, globular undersleeves. The dress is also patterned with black stripes. On her head, a matching cap. The woman on the right is viewed from the back wearing a white, sheer cloak with a pale blue bow at the back. Underneath, her dress is patterned with purple and white stripes. On her head, a black bonnet.

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 1858

Time Period

19th Century, Mid 19th Century

Place

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Right under the depiction

Transcription

Engraved & Printed by Illman Brothers

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed