Ball and evening dresses, March 1847 Greetings Card
Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:
Ball and evening dresses, March 1847 NPG D47966
© National Portrait Gallery, London
by Sangar, published by Elizabeth Henderson, published in The Ladies' Cabinet of Fashion, Music and Romance
Described in the magazine:
No. 1. Ball Dress. Spotted tulle robe over white satin; a very low, round corsage and berthe of the same, cleft in the centre and on the shoulders; it is encircled by a broad hem, through which pink ribbon is run, and the openings are ornamented with flowers. There are three skirts, each cleft in front to correspond with the berthe, and similarly decorated. Head-dress of hair, ornamented with flowers corresponding with those on the dress.
No. 2. Evening Dress. Black... more
Card size: 125mm x 175mm
Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.










