Victorian Fashion Trends in Petit Courrier des Dames
This authentic 1845 hand-colored fashion plate from the Parisian journal Petit Courrier des Dames captures the elegance of mid-19th-century French couture. The antique engraving illustrates two sophisticated women in an architectural setting, showcasing the romantic era’s distinct silhouettes characterized by dropped shoulders, tightly fitted bodices, and expansive tiered skirts. These highly detailed historical prints were essential for broadcasting elite Parisian style trends to fashionable societies worldwide.
Historical Bridal Gown and Romantic Day Wear Analysis
The vintage typography identifies exquisite textile details tailored for high-society events, including a wedding and formal day wear. On the left, the figure models a mauve redingote dress paired with a dark lace shawl and a crepe bonnet (chapeau en crêpe) by Monsieur Dejay. On the right, the bride wears a tarlatan wedding dress (robe de mariée en tarlatane) featuring double skirts adorned with English point lace (point d’Angleterre) and traditional bridal flowers.
Credit: The Claremont Colleges
Contributor: Petit Courrier des Dames
Date: 1843
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