London Head Dresses No. 46

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

London Head Dresses No. 46

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0077

Description

Fashion plate depicting nine women in various headdresses. Top left is wearing a white bonnet with a black rim and a white plume. Top center is wearing a white cap with red ribbon and a crown of feathers atop the head. Top right is wearing a white cap with red flowers and red ribbon. Center left is wearing a brown soft cap with blue ribbons. Direct center is wearing a red turban with a large red plume. Center right is wearing a white turban with red ribbons. Bottom left is wearing a white soft cap with a veil and a red flower. Bottom center is wearing a black soft cap with purple ribbon and a purple plume. Bottom right is wearing a white cap with purple decoration.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Colored Engraving

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Plate No. 46

Date made

1802

Time Period

Early 19th Century, 19th Century

Notes

Technique: Hand Colored

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

No. 46 / London Head Dresses

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

90.273.24