Modes de Paris, 1839. No. 12

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Modes de Paris, 1839. No. 12

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0386

Description

Fashion plate depicting three men and a woman. The woman, viewed from the back, is wearing a brown dress under a long white cloak or mantle with white frills and a thick blue border around the edge. On her head, a cream-colored bonnet. The first man is wearing a dark green tailcoat over an orange brocade vest and tan pantaloons. Around his neck, a black cravat. The second man is wearing a brown tailcoat over a white, floral-printed waistcoat and pale blue pantaloons. Around his neck, a white cravat. The third man is wearing a navy-blue frock coat with brown pantaloons and a black cravat. All three men are wearing black top hats and holding canes.

Artwork Details

Medium

Colored Engraving, Paper

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Modes de Paris, Plate No. 12a

Date made

1839

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

No. 12 A 1839. / Modes de Paris

Language

French

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2011.042.02