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2 Ladies, Black and White
Object/Artifact
One lady in white ball dress with sheer sleeves to the wrist over a short-puffed sleeve; wide
straight neckline. Hem trimmed with ruffled-edged bands wound around flat ribbed band
above the hem, hiked up at one side with bows and roses. 3 bracelets on each wrist; lacy
stockings, pointed shoes, similar twist theme in the coiffure, plus roses. Other one in black
dress with 5 rows of tight loops above the hem, long tight sleeves beneath short puffed
ones; matching pelerine topped with simple white collar with frilled edge. Lingerie cap
beneath large sculptural black hat. Gray shawl with paisley patterns on ends.
2022.35.0439
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Costume Parisien, Plate No. 14
1825
Old Number
2008.064.19
Paper
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