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5 Women, January 1807

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Fashion plate depicting the torsos of five women. Top left, viewed in profile, is wearing a green pelisse with white fur trim. On her head, a straw bonnet with green ribbon. Top right is wearing a simple white dress under a yellow, hooded cloak with blue lining and a blue ribbon closure. On her head, a white porkpie hat that is slightly askew. Center is wearing a white dress with short sleeves and a asymmetric black trim. On her head, a soft white cap with red trim. In her hands, a large white muff. Bottom left is wearing a white dress and a red stole with lace trim. On her head, a matching bonnet with plumes. Bottom right, viewed from the back, is wearing a white dress with a high neck and short sleeves.

2022.35.0622

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

1807

19th Century

Early 19th Century

R. S. ands del etsc / Published Jany. 1st 1807 by Vernor Hood & Sharp Poultry

English

Old Number

2021.01

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