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

Les Modes Parisiennes

Engraver Illman & Sons (American, 19th century)

Date1851

MediumEngraving

ClassificationsWorks on Paper

Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland

Object number79.210.172

Terms

Women
fashion illustration
fashion
women
dresses

On View

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.