in the arms of the ocean

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'Lay on the earth like a broken vase of red flowers, and even death could not mar its beauty.' 16|a mermaid lingering in the chambers of the sea
damesalamode: Petit Courrier des Dames, 1832. As much as I find 1830s clothing to be vile and repulsive, I have to admit that I find the embroidery (print?) on this gown to be so lovely. Also that bonnet. DAT BONNET.
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damesalamode:

Petit Courrier des Dames, 1832.

As much as I find 1830s clothing to be vile and repulsive, I have to admit that I find the embroidery (print?) on this gown to be so lovely. Also that bonnet. DAT BONNET.