RecordFashion plate, from La Belle Assembleé< 1 of 1 > Back published in London
Fashion plate, from La Belle AssembleéThis hand-coloured fashion plate is from a scrap album containing a selection of 19th century fashion plates. The plate is from La Belle Assembleé, a ladies' monthly magazine published in London. Dated 1 December, 1820, it illustrates an 'English Carriage Dress'. The text at the foot of the plate includes the words, 'Invented by Mrs Bell 52 St James's Street'. Mary Ann Bell, who may have been related to the magazine's founder, John Bell, was a leading London dressmaker. From around 1814, her stylish creations rivalled those being produced in Paris. Nobles and gentry were invited to come and see her costumes at the beginning of each month. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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