Five dresses, 1870-1890

Contributed by Brick Store Museum

Description

These five dresses are shown from a display entitled "Godey's Ladies: An Exhibition of 19th Century Dresses held at the Brick Store Museum in 1997. Godey's Lady's Book, which inspired this exhibition's title, was one of the most popular ladies' books of the 19th century. Each issue contained poetry, beautiful engravings and articles of interest to the women of that time. Information on the dresses themselves may be found in records #11551, #11552, #11565, #11566, and #11567.

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  • Title: Five dresses, 1870-1890
  • Creation Date: 1870–1890
  • Subject Date: 1870–1890
  • Location: ME
  • Media: Silk, cotton
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Brick Store Museum
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