Fashions – Autumn 1847

Fashions for October 1847 Early Victorian Costume Plates

This authentic hand-colored steel engraving, titled “Fashions for October 1847,” represents a premier compilation of high-society British autumn attire from the mid-19th century. The multi-figure layout details the structured elegance of early Victorian dressmaking, highlighting four women in distinct seasonal garments. The lower standing figures showcase tiered crinoline skirts with elaborate multi-layered flounces; the lady on the left wears a vibrant sapphire blue promenade gown with a tailored collar and a matching pink parasol, while her companion on the right models a rich mauve or plum walking dress paired with an ornate quilted capote bonnet.

Antique Lace Pelerines and Mid-19th Century Evening Hair Accessories

The upper portion of this vintage costume print focuses on delicate outerwear and refined social styling, featuring a central isolated diagram of an opulent white satin pelerine or evening cloak bordered with intricate green botanical lace embroidery and a prominent silk ribbon bow. Flanking this garment, two half-length portraits portray women reading or studying sheet music, dressed in an emerald green day frock with a striped pink sash and a slate-blue off-the-shoulder evening dress with scalloped cap sleeves. Adorned with floral wreaths and lace caps, this rare archival print serves as a critical resource for costume designers, nineteenth-century textile researchers, and antique print dealers.