Moden Z. 1838, No. 44
Name/Title
Moden Z. 1838, No. 44Entry/Object ID
2022.35.0364Description
Fashion plate depicting four women and one man. The man is wearing a black tailcoat with blue pantaloons and a tan, checked cravat. On his head, a grey top hat. The first woman, viewed from the back, is wearing a brown cloak with black lace trim and blue lining in the hood. On her head, a white bonnet. The second woman is wearing a black coat with bell sleeves and quilted red silk for the collar, lapels, and lining. Red cords tie around the upper arms and waist and brown fur trim lines the hem. Underneath, a green dress with long, tight sleeves. On her head, a white bonnet with pink flowers. The third woman is wearing a purple coat with white fur trim over a blue dress with white ruffles at the collar and cuffs. On her head, a pink bonnet with plumes. The fourth woman, viewed from the back, is wearing a green coat with black fringe at the hem and cuffs. Underneath, her skirt has two tiers of white frills. On her head, a lingerie cap with yellow ribbon. Above them, illustrations of four bonnets and three heads wearing turbans and caps.Artwork Details
Medium
Colored Engraving, PaperCollection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume