Fashions – Summer 1847

1847 Victorian Ballgowns from El Correo de Ultramar June Edition

This exquisite hand-colored antique engraving captures the pinnacle of mid-19th-century evening elegance, published in June 1847 for the prominent journal El Correo de Ultramar. The vintage fashion plate illustrates five figures showcasing formal ballgowns and soirée attire characterized by romantic off-the-shoulder necklines and highly structured bodices. Displaying a refined palette of silvery-blue jacquard, dusty rose silk, and soft seafoam green, this rare archival print serves as an exceptional visual record of late 1840s European court and gala styling trends.

Intricate Bertha Collars, Floral Coiffures, and 1840s Hair Artistry

Highlighting the opulent dressmaking details of June 1847, this historical fashion illustration focuses on elaborate multi-tiered lace bertha collars, delicate pleated ruffles, and fine passementerie borders. The figures emphasize the formal hair artistry of the late 1840s, displaying intricate braided buns and smooth loops viewed from both front and reverse angles, completely adorned with matching wreaths of pink roses and delicate foliage. This specific plate provides rich contextual terminology for historical costume designers, textile curators, and collectors of rare Victorian ephemera.