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2 Ladies, Ball Dress Front and Back
Object/Artifact
Ball dress F/B, shown in yellow and white, bold zigzag border at knee level, mafe of ribbon with flowers at the points. One has blue stole. Very stylish coiffures.
2022.35.0035
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Journal des Dames et des Modes
1829
Coeffure composée de nattes, de fleurs et d'épis, par Mr. Postansque, Rue Neuve des Petits Champs, No. 101. Robe de tulle garnie de rubans et de bouquets assortis à la coeffure.
French
Coiffure composed of braids, flowers, and wheat by M Postansque, 101 new rue des Petit Champs. Gown of tulle trimmed with ribbons and bouquets matching the coiffure.
1829. Costumes Parisiens. (2740)
fashion plate
Old Number
86.008
Paper