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Godey's lady's book (1840)

Philadelphia, Pa. : L.A. Godey · leaf 890

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A fashionable style for morning calls, made of Tussor gray silk, with cords and buttons of adeep violet. The flounce is laid on in large box-plaits, not very full. The body is trimmed tomatch the skirt. 294 … THE SARAGOSSA. [From the establishment of G. Brodie, 51 Canal Street, New York. Drawn by L. T. Voicrr, from actual articles of costume.] The unique ornaments of this garment add much to its attractions. They consist of the plaitedpassementerie, which borders the bertha-shaped portion : and the…

Women · American literature · Costume · Arts

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