Taffeta Capote, Swansdown Fichu

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Taffeta Capote, Swansdown Fichu

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0458

Description

Deep brimmed taffeta capote with sheer puffs around the back end of the brim, and flowers atop the front. Swansdown fichu over a pale pink dress with dainty hem detail. Short puffed sleeves. Back is laced up.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Journal des Dames et des Modes

Date made

1807

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Capote de Taffetas. Fichu de Cygne.

Language

French

Translation

Bonnet of taffeta. Fichu of swansdown.

Transcription

1807. Costume Parisien. (778)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2008.064.38

Material

Paper