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

Les Modes Parisiennes

Engraver Illman & Sons (American, 19th century)

Date1855

MediumEngraving

ClassificationsWorks on Paper

Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland

Object number79.210.186

Terms

Women
fashion illustration
fashion
women
dresses

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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 outdoor scene. They are both wearing blue/green dresses. The woman on the left wears a bonnet with a pink flowers. The woman on the right wears a bonnet with a green ribbon. With them is a young girl wearing a red skirt, white shirt, and black jacket. At their feet is a dog chasing a turtle.