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Costume Parisien 1820, (1905)
Fashion plate depicting a woman in a white dress with rows of pleats on the skirt and sleeves. THe long sleeves are topped with short puffs. Military style cording decorates the front of the bodice. Around the waist, a plaid ribbon sash. On her head, a bonnet completely covered in gauze ruffles.
2022.35.0604
Colored Engraving
Paper
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume
Journal des Dames et des Modes
1820
19th Century
Early 19th Century
1820. Costume Parisien. / (1905.) / 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.
French
Old Number
2019.011.5