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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

Journal des Dames et des Modes

1825

1825. Costumes Parisiens. (14)

Old Number

2008.064.19

Paper

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