Spanish Fashions – Summer 1881

1880s Country Estate Fashion Plate from La Moda de la Elegancia Parisiense

This authentic 1881 hand-colored fashion lithograph belongs to the June edition (Tomo XIII, No. 24) of the historical journal La Moda de la Elegancia Parisiense, published via Correo de Ultramar. The antique print features two aristocratic women enjoying a walk through the manicured grounds of a grand European chateau or country estate. Representing the heighten-elegance of late Victorian summer fashion, this rare engraving showcases the tightly tailored cuirass bodices, narrow trained skirts, and elaborate textile drapery popular in the early 1880s.

Late Victorian Chateau Garden Party Gowns and Floral Silk Prints

The garden composition illustrates distinct high-society ensembles, starring a lady in a sleek, dark charcoal-black walking dress featuring a pointed hemline bodice and a dramatic multi-colored striped satin sash tied at the back bustle. Her companion models a soft rose-pink daytime gown adorned with a delicate all-over floral sprig pattern, structured asymmetrical front swags, and a tiered pleated underskirt. Accented with a matching pink parasol, lace neckwear, and a straw summer boater hat, this collectible plate provides comprehensive visual insights for historic costume designers.