Fashion plate, from Les Modes Parisiennes

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.RHI 154.58
• Date: Between 1843 and 1875
  Undated
  
• Material: Paper. Inscription: A. Lacourriere ; Compte Calix
  Document / plate, fashion
  
• 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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