New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

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

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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.