Lady in white percale dress with tucks from knee to hem, all down the long sleeves from
underneath a puffed sleeve. Military cording on front, plaid ribbon belt with streamers in
back. Lingerie bonnet with elaborate folds of gauze forming the crown.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Journal des Dames et des Modes
Date made
1820 - 1820
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Capote de perkale, ornée de points de gaze roulée en serpentau. Robe de perkale garnie au corsage de tresses plate et des boutons: entre deux de gaze aux manches et au bas de la Robe. Ceinture iris. Ombrelle écossaise.
Language
French
Translation
Bonnet of percale, trimmed with needlelace, fluted. Gown of percale trimmed on the bodice with flat braid and buttons: gauze insertion on the sleeves and at the bottom of the gown. Rainbow belt. Tartan parasol.
