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2 Huge Caps, Pelerine-Fichu, Etc.
Object/Artifact
Bodice designed to resemble a white bolero over a green vest over white sleeves. Pelerine-fichu of with long trailing streamers in back, black braid zigzag borders. White cap with long trailing lappets in back, made of folded ribbon edged with leafy lace. Another with big roses in CF. 2 more modest caps. 3 chemisettes with matching cuffs.
2022.35.0497
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Allgemeine Modenzeitung
1866 - 1868
Old Number
2009.019.41
Paper