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2 Ladies, Walking Dresses, Peach and Green
Object/Artifact
The Morning Dress invented by Miss Pierpoint the Walking Dress by Madame de Montmorency; Pub. June 1,1825 by Dean & Munday, Threadneedle St. Seat lady in peach with heavy self ornament above hem. Other in dark green with a black lace shawl and pink parasol, large straw hat.
2022.35.0036
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1825
English
fashion plate
Old Number
86.155
Paper