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Godey's lady's book (1840)

Philadelphia, Pa. : L.A. Godey · leaf 72

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terminating in a bow, and ends rather low inthe neck; the body itself is, however, close atthe neck. The sleeves are slightly shaped atthe elbow, and trimmed with bands of silk. Mujnon.—A full bishop sleeve, box-plaited,and set on a plain cap, top and bottom. At thetop the box plaits are trimmed… … which a deep cuff is set; this cuff has a secondrow of trimming set on in points. Boys Sack.—A plain high neck sack, madeof drab alpaca, and braided with crimson; itis confined at the waist by a pointed belt,braided to match. The sleeve has but one

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