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2 Bodices, 2 Chemisettes, 2 Undersleeves, 3 Caps
Object/Artifact
Hoodlike cap or bonnet of soft silk perhaps, asymmetrically decorated with large pink flowers and ribbon. Simple chemisette with purple ribbon bow at neck. Very simple one with frills to accent a scoop neckline. White snood with dark blue ribbons, a white cap with long lappets tied top and bottom with green ribbon. Huge undersleeves, one with black lace cuff. Gray day bodice with angled chain pattern across bust in 3 rows, large tasseled ornament on upper pagoda sleeve. Pale blue day bodice with mancherons and braid decorations in swag and loop pattern
2022.35.0022
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Petit Courrier Des Dames, Plate No, 3074
1869
fashion plate
Old Number
2006.119.22
Paper