- b/w engraving Godey's Jan. 1861
This is a circle, made of light checked woollen material, bound
with black silk, corded on each edge with a thick cord of purple silk. A
large box plait laid underneath in the centre of the back, from the neck
to the waist, causes it to fit the figure, and gives grace and fulness to
the lower part of the mantle. The same style of plait is on the shoulder,
which forms a very nice sleeve. Fancy bands hound with purple are on the
plaits on the back and shoulder. Leghorn hat, bound with black velvet, and
trimmed v with velvet, wheat, and field flowers
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