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Lady and Six Children in a Garden
Object/Artifact
Woman with 6 children in a garden. She wears a green and white banded dress with a basque bodice and pagoda sleeves. First girl wears blue tiered skirt with a hint of fancy pantalette showing; green bonnet. Little girl in blue pinafore dress over a blouse, more pantalette on view. Next girl in pink skirt with 3 rows of fringed black net, bretelles to match; white blouse. Toddler seated in elaborately embroidered, frill dress with blue bows and boots. Lad in blue jacket with basque, grecian meander trim. Peaked cap; pantelettes also on view. Last girl show back of dark silk bodice with long pleated basque over enormous two-tiered skirt with hint of pantalette showing, green boots, pink bonnet with black lozenge pattern.
2022.35.0117
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1866 - 1868
fashion plate
Old Number
99.041.03
Paper