'Wedding Dress', August 1829
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- subject matching 'Fashion Plates: Fabrics - Gros de Tours'
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'Wedding Dress', August 1829
published by Rudolph Ackermann, published in R. Ackermann's Repository of Fashions
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 August 1829
8 in. x 4 1/4 in. (204 mm x 109 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1930
Reference Collection
NPG D47633
Artistsback to top
- Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 96 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- R. Ackermann's Repository of Fashions (1829-), Periodical published by Rudolph Ackermann. Artist or producer associated with 24 portraits.
This portraitback to top
Described in issue number 8 of the magazine:
A round dress of Brussels lace over a slip of white gros de Tours; the body of the slip is cut low and square; the corsage of the dress is made up to the throat and fastens behind, it sets close to the shape round the upper part of the bust, but has a little fulness at the bottom of the waist. Long sleeve à l'Imbecille over the manche à la béret of the slip. A biais of white lace, finished at the upper edge by a white satin rouleau, goes round the skirt, and is surmounted by an embroidery of uncommon depth and beauty. A Turkish pelisse of white satin is worn over the lace dress; it is open in front, and the corsage open before and behind falls over the bust in a deep fold, which is divided on the shoulder; a satin rouleau edges the front and corsage of the pelisse; the bottom of which has no other trimming than an ourlet of uncommon breadth. The hair is arranged in front in the Madona style, and disposed in full bows on the crown of the head. Head-dress, a garland of flowers (orange) and a Brussels lace veil; pearl necklace, from which is suspended a diamond cross; diamond earrings; gold bracelets, à la Grecque, with diamond clasps; white satin slippers laced in the sandal style; white kid gloves.
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Fashion Plates: Accessories - Gloves - Kid gloves
- Fashion Plates: Activities and occasions - Wedding dresses
- Fashion Plates: Dresses - Round gowns; round dresses
- Fashion Plates: Dresses - Slips
- Fashion Plates: Fabrics - Gros de Tours
- Fashion Plates: Fabrics - Satin
- Fashion Plates: Footwear - Sandal-shoes; sandal-slippers
- Fashion Plates: Footwear - Satin shoes
- Fashion Plates: Hair - à la Madonna
- Fashion Plates: Headwear - Veils
- Fashion Plates: Lace - Brussels lace
- Fashion Plates: Outer garments - Pelisses
- Fashion Plates: Sleeves and cuffs - Beret sleeves
- Fashion Plates: Sleeves and cuffs - Imbecile sleeves; sleeves à la folle
- Fashion Plates: Trimmings and ornamentation - Embroidery
- Fashion Plates: Trimmings and ornamentation - Flowers
- Jewellery - Amulets and religious symbology
- Jewellery - Pearls
- Jewellery - Precious stones
- Lace and crochet
- Wedding inspiration
Events of 1829back to top
Current affairs
Metropolitan police force of over three thousand paid, uniformed, professional policemen founded by Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel.Roman Catholic Relief Act grants emancipation; Catholics admitted to vote, sit in parliament and hold almost all public offices.
Art and science
Success of George Stephenson's Rocket steam engine at Rainhill Trials.First London bus service licensed; the new 'box-on-wheels' contributes greatly to the expansion of the suburbs.
Apsley House completed for the Duke of Wellington by Benjamin Wyatt.
First Oxford and Cambridge boat race.
International
Andrew Jackson is elected President of the United States.Comments back to top
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