Robes Modeles Historiques, Ecossaise
16th plate of album with 60 19th-century costume plates and 1 drawing of mostly women's historical costumes, featuring a variety of designs for traditional costumes from different parts of the world, as well as costumes for literary characters. This plate consists of a woman wearing a Scottish costume, made up of matching red vest and skirt, with golden borders and white ruffles on the neck, sleeves and hem, and with a black-and-white plaid band and over-skirt. An animal head hangs from her waist, in the form of a belt, and she wears a red Scottish hat with green feathers, long, white gloves adorned by golden bangles, black-and-white plaid stockings, and black low heels with golden buckles.
Artwork Details
- Title: Robes Modeles Historiques, Ecossaise
- Designer: M. Robin (French, active ca. 1830–50)
- Publisher: Ancienne Maison Martinet , Paris, 127 r. de Rivoli
- Lithographer: Imp. Becquet Freres, R. des Noyers, 37.
- Date: 19th century
- Medium: Lithograph
- Dimensions: Sheet: 17 5/16 × 11 7/8 in. (44 × 30.2 cm)
Album: 17 11/16 × 12 5/8 × 1 in. (45 × 32 × 2.5 cm) - Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1932
- Object Number: 32.46.7(16)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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