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Moden Z. 1816

Print

Fashion plate depicting two women and two girls. The first woman is in back view, wearing a white dress under a square shawl with a red border. On her head, a white bonnet with a sheer brim and ruffles around the edge. Both girls are dressed similarly in white dresses with lace decorations down the front, though the girl on the right has long sleeves and is adorned with green ribbons. The second woman is wearing a simple white dress with puffed sleeves and ruched ovals above the hem.

2022.35.0147

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung

1816

Early 19th Century

19th Century

Technique: Hand Colored

Moden Z. 1816.

German

Old Number

2000.076.07

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