Les Modes Parisiennes
Engraver
Illman & Sons
(American, 19th century)
CultureAmerican
Date1851
MediumEngraving
InscribedRecto, bottom center, printed: "Illman & Sons," "LES MODES PARISIENNES"
Recto, bottom left, pencil: 1851
Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland
Object number79.210.172
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 outdoor scene. There are mountains and trees in the background. The woman on the right wears a green dress, a hat with red ribbons, and carries a closed parasol. The woman on the left wears a blue dress and an overcoat with fringe.
