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Blue Dress, Bride, 2 Hats and a Torso

Object/Artifact

Lady in blue dress with demi gigot sleeves and mancherons, pointed waist with a tassel belt; high neck, lingerie cap. Other wears a white bridal gown with demi gigot sleeves with woven pattern. Low wide neckline filled in with chemisette topped with what looks like an Edwardian pearl choker--maybe she is decorated with diamonds. Long simple veil. Torso wears a sheer black canezou over a print dress and a black cap. Cap and hat extra.

2022.35.0431

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Journal des Dames et des Modes

1833

1833. Costumes Parisiens. 40

Old Number

2008.064.11

Paper

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