Plate No. 26, 1851

Name/Title

Plate No. 26, 1851

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0246

Description

Fashion plate depicting four women and a man. The first woman is wearing a bluish-grey dress with black lace accents and white lace along the cuffs and on her chemisette. On her head, a yellow bonnet. The second woman is wearing a white blouse and pale blue skirt. On her head, a yellow bonnet with red ribbon across the brim. The third woman is wearing a green dress with a floral pattern deep V neckline to reveal her chemisette. Her undersleeves have a jagged pattern on the cuffs. On her head, a white bonnet with a lavender bow and flowers along the sides. The fourth woman is wearing a pale blue dress with navy blue piping down the front of the dress and along the sleeves. On her head, a cream-colored bonnet with dark blue ribbon. The man is wearing a grey coat with a diamond pattern over a pink vest and blue trousers. On his head, a black top hat. Above them, three informal men's hats.

Artwork Details

Medium

Colored Engraving, Paper

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Plate No. 26

Date made

1851

Time Period

19th Century, Mid 19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

No. 26 / 1851.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2003.194