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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

print

fashion plate

dress

Old Number

2000.076.32

Paper

Print

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