Fashions – Winter 1840

Early Victorian Promenade Ensembles from Fashions for December 1840

This authentic hand-colored antique print meticulously details upper-class winter fashion at the start of the decade, specifically capturing the trends published in December 1840. The vintage illustration displays two full-length figures ready for an outdoor promenade alongside three upper-body costume sketches. Featuring a rich, highly saturated seasonal palette of bright royal blue, emerald green, canary yellow, and dusty rose, this archival plate showcases the complex fabric volume and protective silhouettes essential for European winter high-society dress codes.

Detailed Textured Fur Borders, Bishop Sleeves, and Festive Millinery

Highlighting the intricate garment finishes of late 1840, this historical fashion plate showcases a striking blue skirt trimmed with a wide textured fur or faux-ermine spotted hemline, paired with a matching short fur tippet cape and yellow kid gloves. The companion figure wears an opulent green satin mantle edged with deep plush fur trim over a criss-cross patterned underskirt. Complete with unique details such as full bishop sleeves gathered at the wrist, off-the-shoulder lace berthes, and statement purple and blue silk bonnets lined with festive red roses, this rare primary source offers excellent keyword diversity for vintage textile databases.