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1851, No. 23

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Fashion plate depicting two women and three men. The first woman, viewed from the back, is wearing a pale blue dress under a white mantle with rows of frills and fringe at the hem. On her head, a white bonnet with pale pink ribbon. The second woman is wearing a copper-colored coat with black geometric designs and fringe at the hem over a dress with red and green diagonal stripes and fringe around the bottoms of both frills. On her head, a white bonnet trimmed with blue and white flowers. The first man is wearing a black frock coat over green pinstriped trousers. Around his neck, a blue cravat. The second man is wearing a black morning coat over a blue waistcoat and white trousers. Around his neck, a pink cravat. He is smoking cigars with the third man, who is viewed from the back. He is in a dark blue tailcoat and blue checked trousers. All three have top hats. Above them, illustrations of two spats, two caps, and a chemisette. Maybe Moden Z.

2022.35.0347

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

Plate No. 23

1851

19th Century

Mid 19th Century

1851 / No. 23

Old Number

2005.110.20

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