Fashions for June, 1839

Name/Title

Fashions for June, 1839

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0248

Description

Fashion plate depicting three women, two girls, and two boys. The first woman is wearing a grey dress with a wide, off-the-shoulder neckline. The bodice has a chevron pattern. On her head, a white cap with fringe on the side of her head. The second woman is wearing a blue dress with lace at the collar. On her head, a white bonnet with a sheer veil attached. The third woman is wearing a white dress with purple ribbon at the sleeves and purple flowers on the skirt. The first girl is wearing an elaborately ruffled white dress with net mitts. Her hair is worn in two long plaits, tied at the end with pink ribbon. The second girl is wearing a lavender dress with ruffles at the collar, cuffs, and hem. She is also wearing netted mitts. On her head, a pink bonnet with a plume. The first boy is wearing a green jacket with baggy sleeves over white trousers. On his head, a blue hat with a plume. The second boy is wearing a similar ensemble, though his jacket is purple, his hat is white, and his trousers are tan and checkered.

Artwork Details

Medium

Colored Engraving, Paper

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1839

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Fashions for June, 1839

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2003.228