Godey's Fashions for August 1866
Engraver
Illman & Sons
(American, 19th century)
CultureAmerican
Date1866
MediumEngraving
InscribedRecto, bottom center, printed: "GODEY'S FASHION FOR AUGUST 1866."
Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland
Object number79.210.187
DescriptionPage from Les Modes Parisiennes; Peterson's Magazine. Commonly called Godey's Lady's Book. Depicts four women wearing elegant gowns and standing on a veranda. The woman on the left wears a white dress with green details. The woman on the far right wears a dress with pink flowers and a veil. The woman to the right of center wears a tan dress with dark olka dots. The woman to the left of center is seated. She wears a purple dress and is holding a baby in her lap. A young boy stands at her feet.
