Les Modes Parisiennes
Engraver
Illman & Sons
(American, 19th century)
CultureAmerican
Date1855
MediumEngraving
InscribedRecto, bottom center, printed: "Illman & Sons," "LES MODES PARISIENNES"
Recto, bottom center, recto: "Jan. 1855"
Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland
Object number79.210.185
Not on view
DescriptionPage from Les Modes Parisiennes; Peterson's Magazine. Commonly called Godey's Lady's Book. Depicts two women wearing elegant gowns in an interior scene. There are many plants potted behind the women, as well as a large window. The woman on the left stands in profile and wears a green dress and brown overcoat. The woman on the right wears a light blue dress and is holding a pink shawl. Both women are wearing bonnets with green and pink ribbons
