4 Women, 1 Man, 5 Bonnets
Name/Title
4 Women, 1 Man, 5 BonnetsEntry/Object ID
2022.35.0398Description
Fashion plate depicting one man and four women. The man is wearing a black frock coat over a blue and black plaid waistcoat and tan pinstriped pantaloons. In his hand, a black top hat. Around his neck, a black cravat. The first woman is wearing a dress of green, white, red, and blue stripes with a deep V neckline opening to a high-necked chemisette. On her head, a blue bonnet with lace trim. The second woman is wearing a pale-blue dress with long, tight sleeves and double-mancherons. The bodice and skirt are adorned with a dagged border. On her head, a white bonnet with pink flowers lining the inside of the brim. The third woman, viewed from the back, is wearing a three-tiered white skirt with elaborate embroidery. Overtop, a blue jacket with a white lace frill collar. On her head, a white bonnet adorned with white and red flowers. The fourth woman is wearing a green, vertically-striped dress under a dark purple jacket with black lace ruffles along the hem, sleeves, and collar. On her head, a white bonnet with pink trim and pink flowers. Above them, four bonnets and a head in a lingerie cap.Artwork Details
Medium
Colored Engraving, PaperCollection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume