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Costume Parisien 1822, (2086)

Print

Fashion plate depicting a woman in a white dress with long, full sleeves and dagged mancherons and a scalloped hem. At her natural waist, a brown belt. On her head, a pink bonnet draped in a black lace. In her hand, a white parasol.

2022.35.0442

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

Journal des Dames et des Modes

1822

19th Century

Early 19th Century

1822. Costume Parisien. (2086). / Chapeau de gros de Naples recouvert d'une pointe de dentelle. Robe de perkale ornée d'épis brodés. Ceinture de cuir de Russie. Boucles et boutons d'acier.

French

Old Number

2008.064.22

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