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Allgemeine Modenzeitung

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Fashion plate depicting six men. The first man is wearing a black overcoat with grey fur trim and braided closures over black trousers. Around his neck, a grey plastron cravat. On his head, a black top hat. The second man is wearing a black paletot with grey piped lining and black trousers. The third man is wearing a grey overcoat with quilted lining, a brown frock coat, and grey trousers. Around his neck, a blue cravat. On his head, a black top hat. The fourth man, viewed from the back, is wearing a brown overcoat with brown fur trim and a matching cap. He is also wearing black trousers. The fifth man is wearing a grey top hat and grey striped trousers. Around his neck, a pink plastron cravat. The sixth man is wearing a navy-blue overcoat with black fur trim over black trousers. On his head, a black top hat.

2022.35.0576

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung

1858 - 1859

19th Century

Mid 19th Century

Allgemeine Modenzeitung

German

Old Number

2011.042.29

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