Court dress, c1831

Hand-coloured fashion plate depicting a lady in court dress. She is wearing a white skirt, red bodice, sleeves and court train, decorated with lace, flowers and embroidery. Her headdress comprises ostrich feathers and a veil and she is wearing white gloves. Her left hand rests on a table with a jewellery case and a pearl necklace; her right hand holds the front edge of the train. Part of her back is reflected in a mirror

1831 Bodice Comprises Hand Coloured Hand-coloured Ostrich Reflected Rests

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