Dresses – Autumn 1808

Late Georgian Autumn Fashion and Seasonal London Dresses

This beautifully preserved 1808 hand-colored engraving introduces the distinct aesthetic shift into late Georgian autumn fashion. Titled “London Dresses for September,” the historical plate illustrates two women modeled in outdoor walking attire tailored for the changing seasons. The figure on the left is presented in profile, donning a high-waisted pink striped gown with puff sleeves and long white gloves. Beside her, the second figure showcases a classic white muslin dress layered with a long, vibrant green shawl drapery and a matching fringed parasol, capturing the graceful essence of late-summer transitions.

Nineteenth-Century Printmaking and Regency Period Publishers

Bearing the original publishing credit “Published by Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, Poultry,” this antique fashion print highlights the vibrant printmaking and periodical industry of early 19th-century London. Engraved by “Sands sc.”, the illustration exemplifies the meticulous line work and delicate watercolor tinting that defined the era’s luxury women’s magazines. From the intricately patterned hem detailing to the structured indoor caps and bonnets with green trim, this archival piece offers an authentic look into the media that shaped elite British taste.