Walking Dress – Winter 1822

Regency Era Boudoir Scene and Historical Dressing Table Setting

This authentic November 1822 fashion plate from Ackermann’s Repository of Arts captures an intimate indoor boudoir scene featuring a lady preparing for an outdoor promenade. The hand-colored antique print depicts a woman standing next to an elegant dressing table draped in flowing white fabric, complete with an oval vanity mirror, small jewelry boxes, and a low tufted footstool at her feet. She wears a structured walking dress or pelisse-gown in a rich plum or deep mauve hue, showcasing the evolving high-waisted silhouette of the late Georgian period.

Early Nineteenth-Century Plum Pelisse-Dress with Ornate Ribbon Fasteners

The standing subject is uniquely shown adjusting the ribbons of a pale pink capote bonnet filled with delicate white floral sprigs, offering a narrative look into historical morning routines. Her plum-colored gown is intricately embellished with vertical rows of matching silk fabric bows or decorative ribbon fasteners that secure the front bodice and run down the length of the skirt. Complete with a crisp white ruff collar, puffed details at the upper sleeves, and soft yellow gloves, this 1820s engraving serves as an exceptional resource for studying period interior furnishings and lady’s vanity accessories.