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Black Dress; Berlin Iron Jewlery

Object/Artifact

Lady in black dress with all black accessories including a Berlin ironwork necklace and earrings.

2022.35.0589

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Journal des Dames et des Modes

1824 - 1824

1824. Costume Parisien. (2273)

Turban de crêpe. Robe de crêpe. Parure de jais et de fer de Berlin.

French

Turban of crepe. Gown of cere. Jewelry of jet and Berlin ironwork.

Old Number

2019.008.2

Paper

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