Le Moniteur de la Mode

Name/Title

Le Moniteur de la Mode

Entry/Object ID

2022.35.0210

Description

Fashion plate depicting the busts of two women. The woman on the left is wearing an ermine cloak and has a red, fringed sash in her hair. The woman on the right is viewed from the back in a white dress with a wide lace bertha. In her hair, a blue scarf with hanging tassels. Below them, various accessories: a blue headband with pink flowers, a white lingerie cap with floral decorations, a white hat draped with a sheer scarf, a white turban with gold along the edge, a day cap with yellow ribbon, day cap with red flowers, and a day cap with green ribbon. In the middle of the circle of headwear, a dark green coat with brown, fur trim.

Artwork Details

Medium

Colored Engraving, Paper

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Fashion Plate
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Le Moniteur de la Mode

Date made

1845 - 1848

Time Period

19th Century, Mid 19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Le Moniteur de la Mode. / Coiffure executée par Mr. Croizat. Modes de la maison Bidoult. (3 rue de Choiseul)

Language

French

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

2002.147.05