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Godey’s Fashions for October 1864
Object/Artifact
“Godey’s Fashions for October 1864” 5 ladies and a girl. One admires herself in a riding habit, one in morning dress, others in day wear; girl in blouse and bolero or zouave jacket which matches her skirt.
2022.35.0138
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
L.A. Godey
1864
Technique: Hand Colored
fashion plate
Old Number
2000.048
Paper