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3 Coiffure Views, 13 Caps and Bonnets
Object/Artifact
3 views of a neat coiffures plus 5 colored caps or bonnets and 6 lingerie caps, notably the ones suggesting scarves tied beneath the chin.
2022.35.0460
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Journal des Dames et des Modes
1807
1807. Costume Parisien. (853)
1, Cache-folie vu sous trois aspects. 2, Capote et Chapeau de Velours. 3, Capotes et Chapeau de Satin. 4, Bonnet de Marcelline et Tulle. 5, Bonnets de Lingères. 6, Toques de Velours.
French
1. Wig seen from three angles. 2. Bonnet and hat of velvet. 3. Bonnets and hat of satin. 4. Cap of marcelline and tulle. 5. Caps that can be bought from seamstresses. 6. Toques of velvet.
Old Number
2008.064.40
Paper