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Godey's Fashions for January 1868

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Fashion plate depicting five women and a child. The first woman, viewed from the back, is in all-white bridal attire with scalloped trim and a long veil on her head. The second woman is wearing a purple dress with a black overskirt and black hanging sleeves with purple lining. Along the shoulders, collar, and hem are purple ruffles. The overskirt is trimmed with black cord and a rosette sits just off-center on her waist. The third woman is wearing all-white bridal attire. the dress has short, cap sleeves and elaborate decoration including ruching, beading, ruffles, and lace. From her head, a long, sheer veil. The child is wearing a grey dress with red trim and a matching hat. The fourth woman is wearing a blue dress with white fur trim and a white fur muff. On her head, a short, black hat with an orange plume. The fifth woman is wearing a green dress with long, tight sleeves under an orange overdress with hanging sleeves and green and white trim.

2022.35.0394

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 January 1868.

English

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