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Allgemeine Modenzeitung, February 1859

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Fashion plate depicting six men, four boys, and one woman. The first man is wearing a brown frock coat over a matching waistcoat and pantaloon set, pale-blue with black checked banded borders. The first boy, viewed from the back, is wearing a maroon suit with black bands. His trousers are tucked into grey spatterdashes. The second boy is wearing a similar paletot, this time in brown, with dark blue pantaloons. The second man is wearing a black tailcoat, white waistcoat, and black pantaloons. The woman is wearing a pale-blue dress with blue plaid borders and a lace collar. The oversleeves are turned over to reveal the puffy undersleeves. The third man, viewed from the back, is wearing a grey paletot with a pleated back. The fourth man is a servant in pale blue livery. The third boy is wearing a green frock coat with black band trim, tan trousers, and a red necktie. The fourth boy is wearing a tan, military-esque coat, white waistcoat, and grey checked trousers. Around his neck, a red bowtie. The fifth man is wearing a black topcoat over pale-blue twill pantaloons. Around his neck, a red necktie. The sixth man is wearing a brown frock coat over striped, tan pantaloons. Around his neck, a blue plastron cravat. On his head, a black top hat.

2022.35.0574

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung

1859

19th Century

Mid 19th Century

Februar 1859. Allgemeine Modenzeitung

German

Old Number

2011.042.27

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