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Modes de Paris, September 1838

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Fashion plate depicting the torsos of five women. Top left is wearing a white dress with long, puffed sleeves and a triple-pelerine. On her head, a white bonnet with white ribbons with pink edges. Top right, viewed from the back, is wearing a pale pink shawl with black lace fringe. On her head, a white bonnet with pink ribbon. Center is wearing an elaborate white gown with short, puffed sleeves and a wide, lace neckline. On her head, a long, sheer veil. Bottom left, viewed from the back, is wearing a white dress with long, puffed sleeves and ruffled double mancherons. Her lace pelerine is adorned with a pink rose at the center. On her head, a pink bonnet. Bottom right is wearing a white, printed dress with long, puffed sleeves and layers of ruffles at the sleeves and collar. On her head, a pale yellow bonnet with yellow plumes. Around them, the back view of the bridal veil, one black hat with a plume, a black lace collar with red ribbon, and a pale yellow bonnet with white plumes and ribbons.

2022.35.0424

Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

Modes de Paris

1838

19th Century

Early 19th Century

1 Septembre. Modes de Paris. 1838.

French

Old Number

2008.064.4

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