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3 Men with Canes, In Warm Coats

Object/Artifact

3 men with canes, top hats and frock coats. One is green, fur lined, simple turnover collar and no waist; boots. Second is black with red (velvet?) collar and cuffs, and pronounced waist. Third is double breasted with buttons to the hem; it has quilted lapels and distinctly dropped, pointed waist; pocket flaps on side and breast; deep cuffs. In a dining room.

2022.35.0552

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Pariser Moden

1838 - 1839

Old Number

2011.042.05

Paper

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