Front and Back Views of a Blue Dress or Pink Dress
Entry/Object ID
2022.35.0434
Description
Front and back views of a dress shown in pink or blue with more or less ornament at knee
level or down to the hem. Dagged mancherons. Wide scoop neck. Italian straw hat with
plumes and ribbons. Wide gold chain across bosom.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Journal des Dames et des Modes
Date made
1827
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Chapeau de paille d'Italie orné de plumes d'autruche et rubans de satin. Robe de cot-pali garnie d'un biais brodé au passé en soie plate. Chaine de forçat. Robe garnie d'un biais à bord festonné et brodé.
Language
French
Translation
Hat of Italian straw trimmed with ostrich plumes and satin ribbons. Gown of cot-pali trimmed with a bias band embroidered in flat silk. Chain of imitation gold. Gown trimmed with a scalloped and embroidered bias band.
