Modes de Paris, October 1838
Fashion plate depicting the torsos of five women. Top left is wearing a blue dress with lace sleeves and a wide lace bertha. On her head, a large white turban with fringe at the end. Top right is wearing a black bodice with dagged edges and short, white, puffed sleeves. Center is wearing a pink dress with puffed tripple mancherons and a pointed pelerine-style front. On her head, a white turban with a sheer white scarf draped over it. Bottom left, viewed from the back, is wearing a green dress with lace trim and a white turban with a sheer scarf draped over it. Bottom right is wearing a grey dress with black lace trim and puffed sleeves. On her head, an elaborate lingerie cap. Around them, a bonnet, a riding hat, and the front and back view of an elaborate coiffure.
2022.35.0468
Colored Engraving
Paper
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume
Modes de Paris
1838
19th Century
Early 19th Century
1 Octobre. Modes de Paris. 1838
French
Old Number
2009.019.12