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Bonnets, Turbans, Coiffures, Reticules

Print

Fashion plate depicting a woman in a pink turban with plumes, a woman in a white turban with a gold plume, four women in elaborate coiffures, a woman in a blue bonnet, a woman in a lingerie cap with pink ribbons, the front and back view of another lingerie cap with pink ribbons, a lingerie cap with blue ribbons, a green reticule, and an embroidered black bag.

2022.35.0259

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

1834 - 1836

19th Century

Early 19th Century

Old Number

2004.164.05

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