English Fashions – 1879

Victorian Bustle Dresses: Authentic 1870s French Fashion Illustration

This exquisite hand-colored fashion plate showcases the high-society elegance of the late Victorian era, originally published for The Young Englishwoman magazine. The print features two sophisticated women modeling the peak of 1870s European couture, emphasizing the dramatic bustle silhouettes, complex drapery, and intricate layered ruffles typical of the period. Rendered by artists A. Chaillot and E. Thirion, it stands as a prime historical document of 19th-century luxury textiles and tailored women’s daywear.

The Young Englishwoman Prints: Antique High-Fashion Lithography

Perfect for history enthusiasts and vintage art collectors, this rare French fashion engraving highlights the detailed ornamentation of period costuming. The left figure displays an elegant gray gown accented with yellow trim, rows of decorative buttons, and a matching feathered bonnet, while the right figure captures the back profile of a sleek black dress adorned with vibrant turquoise satin bows and a long, sweeping train. This collectible lithograph beautifully preserves the specialized craftsmanship and aesthetic transition of mid-to-late 19th-century tailoring.