Two French Women and a Girl – Autumn 1857

1857 French Fashion Plate from Journal des Jeunes Personnes

This authentic mid-19th-century color engraving, titled “Toilettes d’Automne,” showcases elite Parisian style from September 1857. Published in the 25th volume of the French magazine Journal des Jeunes Personnes, the antique print illustrates two women and a young girl strolling outdoors. The historical artwork beautifully captures the pinnacle of Victorian-era textile design, displaying intricate garment detailing and the distinct crinoline silhouettes that defined high-society European fashion during the late 1850s.

Victorian Crinoline Gowns and Mid-19th Century Children’s Attire

The illustration highlights diverse seasonal wardrobes, featuring a woman in a tiered, dark walking dress paired with a vibrant blue parasol, alongside another lady wearing a patterned cream gown with green plaid accents and pagoda sleeves. Centered in the composition, a young girl models a rose-pink checkered youth dress over traditional white pantalettes. This collectible French fashion plate serves as an invaluable visual record of historical costume design, textile patterns, and period-specific family styling from the Rue de Richelieu era in Paris.