Fashion plate, from Der Bazar

This hand-coloured fashion plate is from Der Bazar, an illustrated ladies' magazine published in Berlin. This plate illustrates four fancy dress costumes and is dated January, 1897.

The plate is signed with an encircled initial 'T' on the left hand side and the monogram 'HGB' on the right.

Complete books on the subject of fancy dress costume and etiquette could be purchased at this time, such as Ardern Holt's 'Fancy Dresses Described'. This publication lists numerous outfits and gives suggestions for hairstyles and accessories.

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Online ID:	000-100-087-596-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 74.6
Date:	1885 - 1898 1897
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What:	Plate, fashion
Subject:	Fashion plates (NMAS Classification)
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Description:	One of seven fashion plates from Der Bazar, showing women's wear, including some plates of fancy dress, 1885 - 1898
References:	Holt, Ardern. Fancy Dresses Described or What to Wear at Fancy Balls. Third Edition. London: Debenham & Freebody, 1882.
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