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Journal des Demoiselles, August 1861

Print

Fashion plate depicting children's clothing and various accessories. At the center, a long infant gown with rows of elaborate frills at the sides, collar, sleeves, and down the front. A pink ribbon sash crosses the body over the wearer's left shoulder. Top left, a child's white coat with black braid scrollwork. Top center, a black net snood with purple ribbons and pompoms. Top right, a child's apron with frills along the pocket flaps and bretelles. At the sides, two women's chemisettes and two full undersleeves.

2022.35.0333

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

Journal Des Demoiselle, Plate No. VIII

1861

19th Century

Mid 19th Century

Paris. Imp. Gilquin et Dupain r. de la Calandre. 19 / Laure Noel / Journal des Demoiselles / Paris, Boulevart des Italiens, 1. / 29.e année, Aout 1861. No. VIII. / Bruxelles Desterbecq Rue du Casino 10bis Porte de Cologne. Amsterdam Desterbecq Nieuw endyk Over St. Nicolas Straat

French

Old Number

2005.110.06

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