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2 Ladies and a Hunter on Rustic Porch

Object/Artifact

First lady examines a letter. She wears a blue open robe-style dress with fringed scalloped hem over a pink underskirt. Off-shoulder, straight neckline with pomted waist, short sleeved covered by wide bertha. Second wears a horizontally striped dress, yellow on white, with deep V opening in bodice, self sash streamers, green field shawl. Man wears black close fitting frock coat with curved front edges, perhaps a cross-breed with a riding coat. Pale blue pin striped trousers with gaitors over his shoes or boots. Hunting back strapped across chest. Rifle, pilot cap.

2022.35.0415

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Modes De Paris, Plate No. 37

1839 - 1840

Old Number

2006.152.18

Paper

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