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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Godey's Unrivaled Colored Fashions
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Godey's Unrivaled Colored Fashions

Engraver Illman & Sons (American, 19th century)
CultureAmerican
Date1854
MediumEngraving
InscribedRecto, bottom center, printed: "GODEY'S UNRIVALED COLORED FASHIONS." Recto, bottom left, pencil: "Janary 1854"
Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland
Object number79.210.174
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DescriptionPage from Les Modes Parisiennes; Peterson's Magazine. Commonly called Godey's Lady's Book. Two women depicted in elegant gowns in an interior scene, perhaps a ball. The woman on the left is wearing a green dress with floral details. She is holding a bouquet. The woman on the right is wearing a white dress and holding a fan in her hand. People can be seen in the background behind them.