Les Modes Parisiennes (The New Bonnet)
Engraver
Illman & Sons
(American, 19th century)
CultureAmerican
Date1855
MediumEngraving
InscribedRecto, bottom left, pencil: "1855"
Recto, bottom center, printed: "Illman & Sons, LES MODES PARISIENNES. (THE NEW BONNET)"
Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland
Object number79.210.142
Not on view
DescriptionPage from Les Modes Parisiennes; Peterson's Magazine. Commonly called Godey's Lady's Book. Depicts two women in elegant dresses. The woman on the left wears a dress with red details. The woman on the right stands with her back to the viewer as she looks in the mirror and tries on a new bonnet.