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Godey's Fashions for March 1868
Fashion plate depicting five women and a child. The first woman, viewed from the back, is wearing a black dress with geometric patterns, red trim, and a large bow at the center back. The second woman is wearing a green dress with a wide neckline over an undershirt with long, tight sleeves and stripes. The skirt is adorned with lace trim and a large lace bow. The third woman is wearing a black dress, open at the front to reveal a blue, striped underskirt. Around her waist, a black sash with fringe at the bottom. On her head, a blue cap secured with a blue ribbon under the chin. The child is wearing a tan dress with multiple layers and red trim. Three red tassels are at the center back. On the child's head, a red cap with a plume. The fourth woman, viewed from the back, is wearing a purple dress under a black, tasseled vest. The skirt is bordered in an arch-like pattern. The fifth woman, viewed from the back, is wearing a tan dress with orange trim and tassels along the border. On her head, a black cap with a plume and a semi-sheer orange drape from the back.
2022.35.0392
Colored Engraving
Paper
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Fashion Plate
Historic Costume
Godey, Louis Antoine, 1804-1878. Godey's magazine and lady's book
1868
19th Century
Mid 19th Century
New York
United States of America
North America
Kimmel & Forster NY / Godey's Fashions for March 1868.
English