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1844, No. 22

Object/Artifact

Fashion plate depicting four women and one man. The first woman is wearing a grey striped dress with long, tight sleeves under a short, open robe of blue-pink shot silk with white lace trim. On her head, a grey bonnet with blue ribbons and three plumes. The second woman is wearing a tan dress with blue checks and an elaborate pattern embroidered in bands across the skirt, around the elbows, and at the edge of her pelerine. On her head, a pale blue bonnet with lace trim. The third woman is wearing a pale blue dress with cap sleeves and long, embroidered, semi-sheer bell undersleeves. On her head, a white bonnet with pink roses. The fourth woman is wearing a pink dress with two tiers, each ending in fringe. Over this, a black lace mantle with three tiers of frills. On her head, a white cap that extends down the back of her neck with a blue brim. The man is wearing a dark blue frock coat with a white waistcoat and pantaloons. Around his neck, a black cravat. Above them, two lingerie caps, two bonnets, and an apron. Probably Moden Z.

2022.35.0346

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

Plate No. 22

Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung

1844

19th Century

Mid 19th Century

1844. / No. 22

Old Number

2005.110.19

Paper

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