London Dresses

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Name/Title

London Dresses

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0085

Description

Fashion plate with the profile torsos of four women. Top left is wearing a purple jacket with black lace trim around the collar and a black skirt. On her head, a brown soft cap with purple ribbons. Top right is all in white with a loose wrap and a cap with attached lace across the brim. Bottom left is wearing a light purple coat with black lace trim over a white dress. On her head, a straw hat with a purple flower. Bottom right is wearing a white dress with a straw hat trimmed with purple ribbon.

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

18th Century, 19th Century, Early 19th Century

Notes

Technique: Hand Colored

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

London Dresses

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

90.273.32