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Beilage zur allgemeinen Musterzeitung, December 1861
Fashion plate depicting four women and one man. The first woman is wearing a grey dress with globular white undersleeves and pink bands all down the sleeves and the front of dress, ending in a thick pink band above the hem. On her head, a lace day cap with pink ribbon. The second woman is wearing a dark green dress with black trim and knot patterns. On her head, a green hat with a drooping plume. The third woman is wearing a pale blue dress with purple trim, bishop sleeves, and purple buttons down the front of the bodice. On her head, a lace cap. The man is wearing a black hunting coat and pantaloons and knee-high brown leather boots. On his head, a soft black hat. Around his torso, a fringed leather hunting bag. The fourth woman is wearing a huge black mantle with cape sleeves over a brown dress. On her head, a black bonnet with white ribbon and brown plumes.
2022.35.0465
Colored Engraving
Paper
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume
1861
19th Century
Mid 19th Century
December 1861. Beilage zur allgemeinen Musterzeitung
German
Old Number
2008.064.45