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2 Ladies, Walking and Evening Attire
Object/Artifact
One wears a coat with blue fur border on front and hem and cuffs, flaring front with standing collar. Wide double ruff, black wide brimmed hat with cavalier white plume across front. Other wears ball gown with bold sculptural ornamants at hem, trimmed in light blue. Bodice beaded and frilled. Small fan, small turban with large blue drooping plumes.
2022.35.0334
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Journal des Dames et des Modes
1818
1818. Costumes anglois et françois. (9)
Old Number
2005.110.07
Paper