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Godey's Unrivaled Colored Fashions

Engraver Illman & Sons (American, 19th century)

CultureAmerican

Date1854

MediumEngraving

InscribedRecto, bottom left, pencil: "January 1854" Recto, bottom center, printed: "GODEY'S UNRIVALED COLORED FASHIONS."

Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland

Object number79.210.137

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DescriptionPage from Les Modes Parisiennes; Peterson's Magazine. Commonly called Godey's Lady's Book. Depicts two women in elegant dresses. The woman on the right wears a mint dress with pink trim. She sits on a chair with her feet resting on a pillow. The woman on the left is standing and wears a blue dress.