Evening Dress – Autumn 1825

A woman in evening dress for October 1825. She is adorned with gold earrings and a gold monocle which she holds up to her eye. In her other hand she holds a handkerchief. Her sleeves are made of sheer fabric in Leg-of-mutton style over a short, pink, puff sleeve. The bodice of her dress is decorated with diagonal, criss-crossing pleats leading to a flower in each upper corner. The neckline is trimmed with white fabric. The dress is pink and belted at the waist. The belt is pink with a gold buckle and long ends with fringe. The bottom of her skirt is decorated with fabric flowers and vertical bows in ruched fabric. She wears white shoes. She has her left foot placed on a small footstool with elaborately carved legs and black and gray striped upholstery. She leans on a wooden chair with the same upholstery.

Credit: The Claremont Colleges