London Head Dresses No. 48.3

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

London Head Dresses No. 48.3

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0072

Description

Fashion plate depicting nine women in various headdresses. Top left is wearing a white soft cap. Top center is wearing a white soft cap. Top right is wearing a white soft cap with red and black floral decoration. Center left is wearing a purple soft cap with green ribbons and a green plume. Direct center is wearing a purple soft cap with green ribbons and a green plume. Center right is wearing a red soft cap with black ribbon. Bottom left is wearing a white head scarf with yellow trim and a yellow tassel. Bottom center is wearing a yellow cap with brown ribbons and a white plume. Bottom right is wearing a white soft cap with pink ribbons ending in tassels.

Artwork Details

Medium

Colored Engraving, Paper

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Plate No. 48.3

Date made

1798 - 1800

Time Period

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

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

No. 48.3 / London Head Dresses

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

90.273.19