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May party Item Info
- 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
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "May party", Mary A. Barton Fashion Illustration Collection, Iowa State University Library Digital Collections
- Reference Link:
- https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9qx2w
Rights
- Rights:
- This item is protected by copyright and related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, please obtain permission from Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives.