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May party Item Info

A May Party, demonstrating differing dress standards for different generations. The dress on the far left shows a wide neckline with lace trim, a large shawl edged with ruffles; a full, flounced skirt; and a wide brimmed hat with lace hanging from the edge of the brim and tied with ribbons. The older woman is seated and is wearing a dress decorated with bows that has a high collar; long, full sleeves with contrasting undersleeves, gloves, a full skirt, and a lace trimmed bonnet. The young girl in center is wearing a dress with a pleated bodice trimmed in lace around the square neckline; short, puffed sleeves; and a full skirt. The woman on the far right has a dress with 3/4 length sleeves, a full flounced skirt, and a wrap that has ruffled edges and a large bow in back. Her hair is pulled back and decorated with rosettes and ribbons. (published for Godey's).
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Title:
May party
Date Created:
1859
Description:
A May Party, demonstrating differing dress standards for different generations. The dress on the far left shows a wide neckline with lace trim, a large shawl edged with ruffles; a full, flounced skirt; and a wide brimmed hat with lace hanging from the edge of the brim and tied with ribbons. The older woman is seated and is wearing a dress decorated with bows that has a high collar; long, full sleeves with contrasting undersleeves, gloves, a full skirt, and a lace trimmed bonnet. The young girl in center is wearing a dress with a pleated bodice trimmed in lace around the square neckline; short, puffed sleeves; and a full skirt. The woman on the far right has a dress with 3/4 length sleeves, a full flounced skirt, and a wrap that has ruffled edges and a large bow in back. Her hair is pulled back and decorated with rosettes and ribbons. (published for Godey's).
Subject (Topic):
Clothing and dress Costume Fashion Fashion prints Fashion drawing
Language:
zxx
Source:
Mary A. Barton fashion illustration collection
Call Number:
RS 21/7/9
Finding Aid Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w98n57
Contributing Institution:
Iowa State University. Special Collections and University Archives
Publisher:
Iowa State University. Library
Extent:
15.2x22.9 cm
Genre:
fashion plates
Type:
Image
Format:
image/jpeg
Digital Collection Title:
Mary A. Barton fashion illustration collection
Digital Collection Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9jh3d25v
Identifier:
fashionplates77
Filename:
21-7-9_barton_5-7-1.jpg
Item Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9qx2w

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"May party", Mary A. Barton Fashion Illustration Collection, Iowa State University Library Digital Collections
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