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Ivory jewelry suite, 1850s

Antique carved ivory suite - earrings and brooch in original, fitted box.Carved in Dieppe, France, circa 1850-60.Brenda Ginsberg Art & Antiques

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Gold repousse & aquamarine earrings, 1835-40

Early Victorian earrings. 14carat gold and aquamarine. Made circa 1835-1840. Earrings are approximately 1 1/2 inches long. Repousse gold surmount in the form of an inverted V, with scrolling sides. A...

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Turquoise day & night drop earrings, 1850s.

 Victorian Day and Night drop earrings. Made of both 9 and 14 carat gold, silver, set with turquoise. Made circa 1850-60. Length:2 inches including the loops, 1 3/4 inches excluding the loops.Brenda...

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Cannetille wire-work & banded agate earrings, ca. 1820.

Earrings made of 14carat gold and banded agate.Made during the Georgian era, circa 1820. Measure a tad under 3 inches long, not including the earwires. Weigh 20grams.Cannetille wire-work in bright...

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Gold Mesh Bracelet, 1860-80.

Gold and diamond mesh, plaited / braided bracelet with Classic Revival clasp. Made circa 1860-80. Measures 6 7/8 inches long (not including the tongue of the clasp). Clasp is over 3/4 inch across;...

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Peterson's Magazine, March 1865.

Peterson's Magazine, March 1865.  LAPL Visual Collections. 

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Journal des Demoiselles, April 1865.

Journal des Demoiselles, April 1865.  LAPL Visual Collections.

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Peterson's Magazine, April 1865

Peterson's Magazine, April 1865.  LAPL Visual Collections.

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Unidentified Mother & Child, ca. 1850

Unidentified Mother & ChildAccession Number: 1974:0193:0646Maker: Southworth & HawesTitle: Unidentified Mother & ChildDate: ca. 1850Medium: daguerreotypeDimensions: sixth plate; 8.3 x 7.0...

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Fashions for April. Harper's Weekly, March 28, 1857.

Fashions for April. Harper's Weekly, March 28, 1857.  NYPL Digital Gallery. 

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Children's Fashions for April. Peterson's Magazine, April 1864

Children's Fashions for April.  Peterson's Magazine, April 1864.  NYPL Digital Gallery.

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Harper's Weekly, April 16, 1859.

Harper's Weekly, April 16, 1859.  NYPL Digital Gallery. 

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Harper's Monthly, April 1857

Harper's Magazine, April 1857.  NYPL Digital Gallery. 

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Spring Pardessus. Harper's Magazine, April 1864.

Spring Pardessus.  Harper's Magazine, April 1864.  NYPL Digital Collections.

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Lady with a Dove: Madame Loeser, 1864

John Brett (1831‑1902)Lady with a Dove: Madame LoeserDate:  1864Medium:  Oil paint on canvasDimensions:  support: 610 x 457 mm frame: 785 x 632 x 80 mmPresented by Lady Holroyd in accordance with the...

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The Sister’s Grave 1857

BROOKS, Thomas (1818-1891)The Sister’s GraveOil on canvassigned and dated ‘T. Brooks 185736 x 27 inches (91.4cm x 68.6cNicholas Bagshawe Fine Art 

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Purple plaid silk dress, 1850s

1850-1859CultureAmerican, attributedDescriptionViolet and black silk plaid woven with roses. Bodice: center front closure open pagoda sleeve, (black velvet corselet added). Skirt: gathered all...

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Wedding dress, 1850s

(Yes, those are the dates on the object.  Yes, I transcribed them exactly.  Yes, I'm as confused as you are.  Meanwhile, enjoy the dress.) 1850sCultureAmericanDescriptionDress, wedding, 1850s. Worn by...

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Women in Uniform as Civil War Soldiers: Recommended Guidelines by Wendy A. King

(Once again, I am happy to be able to present another article written by Wendy King regarding females portraying male soldiers.  If there are any questions I will do my best to direct them to the...

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Le Follet, April 1861

Le Follet, April 1861.  LAPL Visual Collections.

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