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

Les Modes Parisiennes

Engraver Illman & Sons (American, 19th century)

CultureAmerican

Date1854

MediumEngraving

InscribedRecto, bottom center, printed: "Illman & Sons," "LES MODES PARISIENNES" Recto, bottom left, pencil: "Peterson's Magazine," "January 1854"

Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland

Object number79.210.165

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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. The woman on the left is wearing a yellow dress and holds a piece of paper in her hand. The woman on the right is wearing a pink dress. They are conversing in a nicely decorated room.