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3 Ladies, 2 Pelisses and an Evening Dress
Object/Artifact
First shows back of soft white dress with sheer overskirt decorated with beads or berries down the back and along the hem. Next one in simple white pelisse with geometric border and ruching down the sleeve. White bonnet with decorative bands. Last is green pelisse with military braid down the entire front, matching green hat with many plumes on back.
2022.35.0162
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung
1818
Early 19th Century
Technique: Hand Colored
Moden Z. 1818. No. 7.
German
fashion plate
pelisse
dress
Old Number
2000.076.22
Paper