Three French Woman – Summer 1867

Three French woman and a child at the seaside, Summer 1867

1860s Crinoline Era Fashion Plate from Le Moniteur de la Mode

This authentic 1867 hand-colored fashion engraving, plate number 857, originates from the prestigious Parisian publication Le Moniteur de la Mode, based at Rue de Richelieu 92. The antique print, illustrated by artist Jules David, captures an elegant social gathering at a seaside resort or coastal pavilion with ships faintly visible on the horizon. Beautifully documenting the late crinoline era, this historical collective piece illustrates the transition toward slightly flattened front skirts and elaborate ribbon trimmings that defined high-society European summer couture during the late 1860s.

Late Victorian Beach Resort Gowns and Mid-19th Century Children’s Wear

The detailed seaside composition features diverse feminine wardrobes, highlighting a lady in an ivory white day dress heavily adorned with emerald green satin ribbons and a matching sheer green face veil. Beside her, a companion models a structured white walking gown detailed with dark blue velvet piping, an embroidered bodice, and a vibrant blue underskirt. To the left, a mother in a dark pleated gown holds a young toddler wearing a festive white child’s dress with deep pink trims, showcasing the meticulous family styling standards of the mid-Victorian elite.