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2 Men, 2 Ladies in a Hat Shop, Plus Heads

Object/Artifact

Lady stands near a table displaying a yellow bonnet, wearing a gray pelisse dress with small black motifs, red edgign down center front opening which goes off to her right side below the belt. Smaller demi gigot sleeves with flat puffs at the top. Wide white collar. Girl in white with pink bows on her shoulders and waist, Turkish trowsers, hoop. Pink bonnet. Man in black tailcoat or morning coat with pin striped pantaloons, whip and spurs. His friend rolling his eyes wears a buttoned black frock coat over bold blue and black plaid pantaloons. The last lady looks near death, wears white dress with sleeves with pleated tops, ribbon belt, and what looks like at least a frill suggested a full length opening to her right. 5 heads.

2022.35.0006

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung

1836

Early 19th Century

Moden Z. 1836. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. No. 36.

German

fashion

women

men

hat

Old Number

2006.119.06

Paper

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