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3 Men, 2 Ladies
Object/Artifact
Lady displaying white mantle with rows of graduated frills at hem, and deep fringe, over blue dress. Next wears dark copper colored coat with fringed bell sleeves, white collar, over skirt showing 2 deep self-frills trimmed with fringe, a diagonal red and green ikat stripe. First man wears neat frock coat with bound edges and pin striped blue trousers. Next in a black morning coat over blue waistcoat with dots, white trousers. Last shows back of dark blue tailcoat and blue trousers with black checks. They are smoking cigars. Drawings of a chemisette, 2 caps and 2 spats.
2022.35.0347
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Plate No. 23
1851
Old Number
2005.110.20
Paper