Modes de Paris 1841, No. 40 A
Fashion plate depicting the torsos of seven women. Top left is wearing a pink ball gown and a wide lace bertha with a yellow rosette at the center. Top center, viewed in profile, is wearing a yellow ball gown with lace at the collar and cuffs. On her head, a lace cap with pink and green ribbons. Top right, viewed from the back, is wearing a white dress with lace at the collar and cuffs. Draped around her shoulder, a blue sash/shawl. Center is wearing a blue dress with a lace pelerine. Around her shoulders, a white shawl. On her head, a lace cap with blue ribbons. Bottom left, viewed from the back is wearing a white dress with a wide, square collar and lace around the cuffs. On her head, a pink bonnet with a matching plume. Bottom center is wearing a green plaid dress with three levels of puffs at the sleeves and a double-bertha. On her head, a lace cap. Bottom right is wearing a tan dress with three rows of ruffles on the upper arm, topping the long, tight sleeves. Around her shoulders, a blue, checked shawl. On her head, a pale yellow bonnet with a matching plume.
2022.35.0423
Colored Engraving
Paper
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume
Modes de Paris, Plate No. 40a
1841
19th Century
Mid 19th Century
No. 40 A. 1841. / Modes de Paris.
French
Old Number
2008.064.3