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5 Men by a Scrolled Fireplace

Object/Artifact

First wears a thin blue cape with a wide pointed black fur collar over a maroon tailcoat and tight ankle length gray pantaloons, lacy stockings, slippers. Second seated in a red armchair wears a similar jacket and pantaloons, which lack straps but button above the ankles. Third wears a teal double breasted frock coat with with wide black collar and lapels, striped pantaloons. Fourth shows back view in black. Fifth wears double breasted thick brown overcoat lacking waist emphasis. Wide black fur collar.

2022.35.0270

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Extra Kupter

1844 - 1845

Old Number

2004.164.16

Paper

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