Fashion Plate for Godey's Lady's Book, January 1843
DateJanuary 1843
MediumHand-tinted engraving
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineMuseum collection
Object number2006.3.179 LA
DescriptionThree women standing, two seated. Background of fireplace and clock on left. Floral patterned carpet. Cosumes in pink, yellow, blue, and green. Red chair and stool.Text Description of the Plate given in Godey's:
"EXPLANATION OF THE PLATE.
Fig. 1. - Dress of Thibet merino with six tucks, the tucks braided. Down the front a large braided fold, confined on the under side.
Fig. 2. - Dress of gros de Brazil, with seven narrow flounces - each flounce edged with a bias fold.
Fig. 3. - Dress of embroidered white tarletane muslin.
Fig. 4. - Open dress of Altapacca poplin, trimmed with large silk cord.
Fig. 5. - Dress of Turkish satin, laid in pleats or folds down the front - the folds caught at intervals with satin knots or clasps. Neck and sleeves trimmed with deep rich lace, set on nearly plain, showing the pattern of the lace distinctly. Head dress of broad satin ribbon, and flowers."
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