London Head Dresses

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Name/Title

London Head Dresses

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0087

Description

Fashion plate depicting nine women in various headdresses. Top left in a black soft cap with light blue ribbon and black lace hanging from the brim. Top center in a purple soft cap. Top right in a black soft cap with red decoration. Center left in a red soft cap. Direct center in a white lingerie cap. Center right in a pink soft cap with black ribbon and black lace hanging from the brim. Bottom left in a white soft cap with purple ribbon and purple and white plumes. Bottom center in a black soft cap with purple ribbon. Bottom right in a brown soft cap with pink 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

1802

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century

Notes

Technique: Hand Colored

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

London Head Dresses

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

20.273.34