London Dresses

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

London Dresses

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0060

Description

Fashion plate depicting the torsos of five women in profile. Top left is wearing a white dress with a latticed bodice and sleeves. Top right is wearing a white dress with a frilled outer vest and a matching white floral cap. Bottom left is wearing a white dress with ruffles on the bodice and a plumed cap. Bottom right is shown from the back wearing a pale blue pelisse. On her head, a lace veil. Center is wearing a white dress under a pale blue kerchief with matching gloves and cap.

Artwork Details

Medium

Colored Engraving, Paper

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris

Date made

1798 - 1800

Time Period

Early 19th Century, 19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

London Dresses

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

90.273.07