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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

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