Bridal fashions – Autumn 1860

Victorian Bridal Fashions and Autumn Wedding Dresses from 1860

This authentic 1860 fashion plate print titled Bridal Fashions, Autumn showcases a beautiful group of Victorian women displaying elegant nineteenth-century attire. The centerpiece features an exquisite white wedding dress paired with a floor-length bridal veil, while the surrounding women wear voluminous hoop-skirt crinoline gowns in rich teal blue and deep brown. Each outfit is intricately complemented by seasonal silk bonnets and decorative winter shawls typical of the Civil War era.

Frank Leslie Monthly Magazine Antique Hand Colored Fashion Plates

Originally published in Frank Leslie’s Monthly, this hand-colored steel engraving represents the pinnacle of historical American fashion illustration. The scene is masterfully engraved by the famous American firm Capewell and Kimmel, highlighting meticulous textile details, layered pleats, and ruffled trim. This archival illustration serves as a valuable primary document for researching Mid-Victorian costume design, garment tailoring, and high-society wedding etiquette.

Credit: The Claremont Colleges