Ball Gown with Pink Bows
Object/Artifact
Young woman in a ball gown trimmed with pink bows spaced along three bands of gauze puffs at the hem.
2022.35.0223
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Journal des Dames et des Modes
1824
Coeffure à bandeaux orné de gaze et d'oreilles d'ours, de l'invention de Mr. Guillaume. Robe de tulle à corsage de satin, et bouffans en filet de soie. Le bas garni de bouillons de gaze, agrafés par des rouleaux de satin.
French
Coiffure with bands trimmed with gauze and primula auricula [mountain cowslip or bear's ears], of the invention of M Guillaume. Gown of tulle with a satin bodice, and puffed trim in silk filet lace. The bottom trimmed with bouillons of gauze, held with satin rouleaux.
1821. Costume Parisien. (1958)
fashion plate
dress
ball gown
Old Number
2002.193
Paper