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5 Women in a Gallery

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Fashion plate depicting five women. The first woman, viewed from the back, is wearing a dark blue, fringed cloak. On her head, a pink bonnet with a plume. The second woman is wearing a grey dress underneath a long grey mantle with pink lining and a squiggly border. In her hand, a brown fur muff. On her head, a white bonnet. The third woman is wearing a white dress under a blue mantle with white fur trim and a hood. On her head, a pale-yellow bonnet with a white plume. The fourth woman is wearing a green, striped dress with rows of chevron ruching down the front of the bodice and long sleeves segmented into multiple puffs. On her head, a grey bonnet with a plume. The fifth woman is wearing a simple purple dress with a matching capelet. In her hand, a brown muff. On her head, a white bonnet with plumes and frills.

2022.35.0098

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

1842 - 1846

19th Century

Mid 19th Century

Old Number

94.020

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