Fashion plate, from Les Modes Parisiennes

This hand-coloured fashion plate is from a scrap album containing a selection of 19th century plates. The plate is from Les Modes Parisiennes, a ladies' fashion magazine published in Paris from 1843-75. It is signed, 'A Lacourriere' and 'Compte-Calix'.

The plate illustrates two day dresses, on with a train.

François-Claudins Compte-Calix was the chief fashion plate artist for Les Modes Parisiennes. He was a reputable artist who, for many years, exhibited watercolours at the Paris Salon. He also was the illustrator for a number of books on historical costume.

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Online ID:	000-100-104-890-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.RHI 154.58
Date:	Between 1843 and 1875 Undated
Material:	Paper. Inscription: A. Lacourriere ; Compte Calix
Dimensions:	14.80" x 10.00"
What:	Document / plate, fashion
Subject:	Fashion plates
Who:	A. Lacourriere Les Modes Parisiennes
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Description:	Fashion plate showing two day dresses one with a train, signed 'A. Lacourriere' and 'Compte-Calix', from Les Modes Parisiennes, undated
References:	Holland, Vyvyan. Hand Coloured Fashion Plates 1770 to 1899. London: B.T. Batsford, 1955, p 98.
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