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Awww love ..

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1800s Surgical Kit
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1800s Surgical Kit

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New book says this was “Jack The Ripper” 
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New book says this was “Jack The Ripper” 

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It is the redingote Mina Harker (Peta Wilson) wears in the movie the League of Extra Ordinary Gentlemen.
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It is the redingote Mina Harker (Peta Wilson) wears in the movie the League of Extra Ordinary Gentlemen.

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Original mourning gown with train and mourning mask - worn by empress elisabeth of austria ca. 1873-74
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Original mourning gown with train and mourning mask - worn by empress elisabeth of austria ca. 1873-74

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beardbriarandrose:

William Orpen, Herbert Barnard John Everett
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William Orpen, Herbert Barnard John Everett

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Lulu Glaser (1874-1958), a Pennsylvania born actress and singer. She came to Broadway with no previous professional experience when she was hired to play in the chorus of  ”The Lion Tamer (1891)”. She was also given the role of understudy to the Prima Donna. After the star fell ill, Lulu Glaser took over the role and began a meteoric rise to stardom. 
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Lulu Glaser (1874-1958), a Pennsylvania born actress and singer. She came to Broadway with no previous professional experience when she was hired to play in the chorus of  ”The Lion Tamer (1891)”. She was also given the role of understudy to the Prima Donna. After the star fell ill, Lulu Glaser took over the role and began a meteoric rise to stardom. 

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Black Opera Jacket
Coat, evening. Made of black braid and cording arranged in a striped design on a black net background. Trimmed with black silk-covered ovals through which black braided cords with fabric ball trim has been threaded. A v-opening at the center back and shaped to fit over a bustle. Neckline, front opening and lower edges of the sleeves are trimmed with pleated black silk organza ruffle. c. 1880s
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Black Opera Jacket

Coat, evening. Made of black braid and cording arranged in a striped design on a black net background. Trimmed with black silk-covered ovals through which black braided cords with fabric ball trim has been threaded. A v-opening at the center back and shaped to fit over a bustle. Neckline, front opening and lower edges of the sleeves are trimmed with pleated black silk organza ruffle. c. 1880s

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1886 MEIJI Antique Court Uniform for Goverment Officer 

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