RecordFashion plate, from La Mode Illustreé< 1 of 1 > Back published in Paris
Fashion plate, from La Mode IllustreéThis hand-coloured fashion plate is from La Mode Illustreé, a fashion magazine published in Paris. The plate dates from 1866 and illustrates a wedding dress and an attendant's dress. The outfits reflect the fashions of the time. During the period 1860-70, dress skirts were enormous and bodices were tight fitting. It was only during the neoclassical period (around 1755-1805) that the colour white became customary for weddings. By the 1830s, it was essential and was a visual declaration of the bride's purity. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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