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2 Men in a Parlor, Boy in Cape

Object/Artifact

First man shows back of heavy black overcoat with huge sleeves narrowing to wrist, black velvet collar, light pants with black narrow stripes crossed with diagonal ones. Other wears full dress, all black with pink underwaistcoat and pleated shirt bosom. Boy wears kneelength neat brown cape with bound edges, and wrist-length over-cape. Blue cravat shows outside. Light gray pants and derby hat with hatband to match cravat, even has a walking stick.

2022.35.0575

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung

1858 - 1859

Mid 19th Century

Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig. No. 1

German

Old Number

2011.042.28

Paper

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