Description
Original antique hand-colored fashion plate engraving from a French ladies magazine, circa early 1840s. Features beautiful head-to-toe outfits, characteristic of the era. 9 1/4" x 6". Rich, saturated colors. The text at the bottom mentions the various boutiques where individual fashion items could be sourced. This 180+ paper item has survived in remarkable condition for the age, showing minimal signs of age or wear. It appears to be lightly trimmed along one or two of the edges. Perfect decor for your design studio, sewing room, bedroom, inspiration board. Special interest for fashion / costume history enthusiasts. This is an original fashion plate from an antique publication, it is not a reproduction. The watermark, of course, only appears on the digital image shown here. You are purchasing the original paper engraving. For more antique & vintage prints, fashions, textiles, haberdashery, & other fine goods, visit Saltwater Notions at https://www.etsy.com/shop/saltwaternotions Antique French Hand Colored Fashion Plate Engraving, 1840S, Women, 19Th Century, Dress History, Costume, Inspiration, Art Print, Bonnets
