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Journal des Marchands-Tailleurs, June 1853
Fashion plate depicting six men and one boy. The first man is wearing a black tailcoat with a white embroidered waistcoat and light blue pantaloons with bands of black stripes. Around his neck, a black cravat. On his head, a black top hat. The second man is wearing a grey frock coat with a melon-colored, embroidered waistcoat and white pantaloons. On his head, a grey top hat. The third man, viewed from the back, is wearing a black tailcoat over tan pantaloons and a red cravat. In his hand, a black top hat. The fourth man is wearing a black morning coat over a pale grey waistcoat and pantaloons. Around his neck, a blue plaid cravat. On his head, a tan hat. The fifth man is wearing a black frock coat with black pantaloons and a white cravat. The boy is wearing a grey spencer with a white shirt, pink plaid skirt, and white pantalettes with embroidered, dagged edges. On his head, a straw hat with a white band. The sixth man is wearing a black frock coat with a maroon waistcoat and pale blue pants with bands of black stripes. Around his neck, a green cravat.
2022.35.0358
Colored Engraving
Paper
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume
Journal des Marchands-Tailleurs
1853
19th Century
Mid 19th Century
Juin 1853. Journal des Marchands-Tailleurs
French
Old Number
2005.110.31a-b
2
2022.35.0358a 2022.35.0358b