Online Collections Database
2 Bodices, 2 Chemisettes, 2 Undersleeves, 3 Caps
Object/Artifact
Hoodlike cap or bonnet of soft silk perhaps, asymmetrically decorated with large pink
flowers and ribbon. Simple chemisette with purple ribbon bow at neck. Very simple one
with frills to accent a scoop neckline. White snood with dark blue ribbons, a white cap with
long lappets tied top and bottom with green ribbon. Huge undersleeves, one with black
lace cuff. Gray day bodice with angled chain pattern across bust in 3 rows, large tasseled
ornament on upper pagoda sleeve. Pale blue day bodice with mancherons and braid
decorations in swag and loop pattern
2022.35.0022
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Petit Courrier Des Dames, Plate No, 3074
1869
fashion plateprint
Old Number
2006.119.22
Paper
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