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2 Men, One in Check-Line Cape
Object/Artifact
First man gives back view of blue frock coat with cape collar. Second in opera dress with black cloak lined with checked or trellis pattern and cape collar. Has bicorne and pantaloons, ruffled shirt.
2022.35.0550
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Petit Courrier des Dames
1838 - 1839
Old Number
2011.042.3
Paper