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Costume Parisien 1816, (1583)

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Fashion plate depicting the back view of a woman in a white dress with long sleeves and a uniquely embroidered band above the hem of the skirt that matches the shape of the cuffs of the sleeve and the frills at the collar. At the empire waist, a blue ribbon sash is tied. On her head, a tall white bonnet with a veil draped over the brim.

2022.35.0602

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

Journal des Dames et des Modes

1816

19th Century

Early 19th Century

1816. Costume Parisien. / (1583) / Chapeau de paille d'Italie. Robe de Perkale.

French

Old Number

2019.011.3

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