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2 Caps, A Bodice with Blue Trim, 2 Swiss Belts, Chemisette
Object/Artifact
White fall cap with long, wide lappets, blue motifs. Fall cap with blue ribbons running CF to back, falling in loops; embroidered narrow band loops around the face to the bosom. White bodice of white insertions, bishop sleeves. blue ribbon bands down length of sleeves and front, matching belt. Black swiss belt with bretelles, another smaller one in pink. Chemisette and matching cuff.
2022.35.0464
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Petit Courrier Des Dames, Plate No. 3519
1866
Old Number
2008.064.44
Paper