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Achtes Extra Blatt 1842

Print

Fashion plate depicting two men, a woman, a girl, and a boy. The first man is wearing a black frock coat and white cossacks. On his head, a black top hat. The woman is wearing a white dress with frills at the hem, collar, and cuffs and a lavender rosette at the center of the bust. On her head, a matching bonnet with plumes. The girl is wearing a pink dress with a matching capelet and a green and white striped sash. On her head, a straw bonnet with green and white striped ribbon. The second man is wearing a grey coat with braided trim and a matching vest. He is wearing striped, grey trousers and a red cravat. On his head, a grey hat. The boy is wearing a white and blue striped dress with a matching cape.

2022.35.0247

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

Extra Blott, Achtes

1842

19th Century

Mid 19th Century

1842 / Achtes Extra Blatt.

German

Old Number

2003.195

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