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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)

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fashion plate

Old Number

86.008

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