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Godey's lady's book (1840)

Philadelphia, Pa. : L.A. Godey · leaf 437

An illustration from Godey's lady's book, 1840, leaf 437
terial, white orbuff pique*, the braided pattern of linen passe-menterie. Sleeves in the Francis 1st style,loose at the wrist. Small pointed needle-workcollar. Figs. 2 and 3.—Headdresses for dinner or Fig. 2. Fig. 3. evening company, suitable for a concert-room.Fig. 2 is en rosette of a good lace… … or wreath of delicate flowers above the forenead ;at the back of the head, a cluster of large blackroses without foliage, encircled by a barbe ofblack Chantilly lace, with loops of rose-coloredsatin ribbon. Fig. 5.—Extremely neat style of habit shirt,for home wear. Fig. 6.—Undersleeve closed at the…

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