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1 Woman, 6 Children
Fashion plate depicting one woman, four girls, one boy, and a toddler. The first girl, viewed from the back, is wearing a pale-blue dress with tiers of ruffles on the skirt and the sleeves. The embroidered, scalloped hem of her pantalettes is visible. On her head, a green bonnet. The second girl is wearing a blue pinafore dress over a white blouse with a pleated front and full sleeves and embroidered pantalettes. On her head, a white bonnet with plumes. The woman is wearing a green, checked dress trimmed with white and black bands. On her head, a pink bonnet with lace frills. The third girl is wearing a pink pinafore dress with black net trim over a white, dotted blouse. The toddler is wearing a white dress with two tiers of ruffles at the skirt, short sleeves, and two blue ribbon bows at the shoulders. The boy is wearing a blue dress with black, geometric trim and simple pantalettes with a slight ruffle. On his head, a straw hat with a blue band. The fourth girl is wearing a green, checked dress with a two-tiered skirt under a short, black mantle, or else a long, flounced bodice. On her head, a bonnet with a lattice pattern at the back.
2022.35.0117
Colored Engraving
Paper
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume
1866 - 1868
19th Century
Mid 19th Century
Old Number
99.041.03