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Godey's lady's book (1840)

Philadelphia, Pa. : L.A. Godey · leaf 106

An illustration from Godey's lady's book, 1840, leaf 106
This cape is made of spotted lace, and trimmed with, black and white lace, velvet, and bugles.A belt of ribbon passes round the waist, and is fastened in front by a large bow with ends. Aquilling of ribbon and a bow finish the neck of the cape.104 HEADDRESSES NECK-TIE, AND FANCY CUFF, … No. 1.—This headdress is quite novel; it is formed of ribbon, about an inch wide, drawn on oneside to form a ruffle, and then sewed on in the style given in the engraving. For the bow, a velvetribbon is required, and the drawn ribbon is placed on the edge of it, producing a very pretty effect. No.…

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