American Ball Gown – Winter 1895

Late Victorian Ball Gowns and 1890s American High Fashion

This elegant antique fashion plate from Winter 1895 illustrates a glamorous American ball gown from La Mode de Paris. Edited by Henry Petit and published by A. McDowell and Co. in New York, the hand-colored engraving depicts a woman standing gracefully indoors against a drapery backdrop. She models a stunning dress featuring a low square-neck green bodice and contrasting pink puffed sleeves decorated with delicate flowers.

Gilded Age Evening Wear and Historic Fashion Illustrations

The historical print highlights intricate design details including a multi-paneled green and pink A-line skirt with leaf-patterned embroidery. The woman completes her high-society look with formal accessories, including over-the-elbow white gloves, a fan, layered necklaces, and a pink floral headpiece. This lithograph offers an authentic glimpse into luxury women’s styling during the Gilded Age.

Credit: The Claremont Colleges