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Godey's Improved Colored Fashions

Engraver Illman & Sons (American, 19th century)

CultureAmerican

Date1853

MediumEngraving

InscribedRecto, bottom left, pencil: "July 1853" Recto, bottom center, printed: "GODEY'S IMPROVED COLORED FASHIONS."

Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland

Object number79.210.157

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DescriptionPage from Les Modes Parisiennes; Peterson's Magazine. Commonly called Godey's Lady's Book. Depicts two women in elegant gowns in an interior scene. the woman on the right wears a brown dress with brown bows on the skirt. The woman on the left wears a light blue dress with yellow details.