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View ArticleFashion for the Privileged 1809
.Dancing DressTitle: Ackerman's RepositoryItem Date: February, 1809Collection: Casey Fashion PlatesLocation: Los Angeles Public Library.
View ArticleEtiquette for American Ladies 1840 - The Curtsey upon an Introduction
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