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3 Ladies, Pink Dress with Polka Dot Ribbon
Object/Artifact
First shows back of white pelisse with baggy sleeves, cape collar and embroidered scalloped edging. Bonnet crown covered with flowers and leaves. Next shows back of pink dinner dress with pleats over the shoulder and puffed sleeves, 3 rows of fringe above hem, sash or white with green polka dots. Last wears white dress with quilted hem, and a black spencer with a little basque, military braid, mancherons. Drawn bonnets with length of tulle or cloth secured around rim with bows or the like. Shaped reticule.
2022.35.0172
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung
1819
Early 19th Century
Technique: Hand Colored
Moden Z. 1819. Lohse sc. No. 45.
German
fashion plate
dress
Old Number
2000.076.32
Paper