London Dresses

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Name/Title

London Dresses

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0086

Description

Fashion plate depicting five women in profile. Top left is wearing a white dress with a pink and black scarf crossed over the bust. On her head, a cap with lace off the brim. Top right is wearing a white dress under a black tunic. On her head, a turban with yellow foliage. Bottom left is wearing a white dress under a black spencer jacket with a white plumed turban. Bottom right is wearing a white dress under a simple black shoulder wrap and matching cap. Center is wearing a white dress with a black shawl with purple lining. On her head, a straw bonnet 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

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

London Dresses

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

90.273.33