Historical Fashion Illustrations

Depictions of historical women's fashion from the 1800s and 1400s, showcasing elegant dresses, accessories, and intricate details from various periods.

Fashion image, French woman with a turban made of white and golden gauze as well as white robe from satin, Unknown

Parisian ladies, Empire era, 1813. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Horace Vernet from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes Historiques" (Historical Fashions and Costumes), Paris, 1865. Hippolyte (b. 1797) and Polydor Pauquet (b. 1799) ran a successful publishing house in Paris in the 19th century, specializing in illustrated books on costume, birds, butterflies, anatomy and natural history.

Journal of luxury and fashion, 1798, T 27, 1798 Standing woman dressed in a dress with half -length sleeves, high waist and drag. A scarf with ostrich spring around the head. Further accessories: earrings, fan, flat shoes with crossed tires and pointed noses. Print from the fashion magazine Journal des Luxus und der Moden, published by Friedrich Justin Bertuch and Georg Melchior Kraus, Weimar, 1786-1826. paper etching dress, gown (+ women's clothes). head-gear (+ women's clothes). fashion plates. shoes, sandals (+ women's clothes). fan (+ women's clothes). ear-rings (+ women's clothes)

Mlle. Jouve in the role of Brigite in "La Mendiante" at the Theatre de la Gaite.. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" ca. 1860.

Young girl of North Holland, Netherlands, 19th century. In distinctive embroidered cap with gold plate called a willow leaf above a veil, floral cotton camisole, silk apron and skirt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827.

Women's formal fashions, First Empire era, Paris, 1805. She wears a headdress of flowers, low-cut gown with embroidered decoration. Costume pare. Le Journal des Dames et des Modes, An XIII, Costumes Parisiens 630. Handcoloured pochoir lithograph by Marcel Bry from Raymonde Sees Le Costume de la Revolution a nos Jours, Editions de la Gazette des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1929.

Isabella Stewart or Isabelle Stuart, Duchess of Brittany, wife of Francis I, le Bien-Aime, Duke of Brittany, Earl of Richmond, 1426-1499. She wears a dress with ermine surcot coat of arms on the skirts. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in a pair of Hours in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VI 36 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Mezzo-soprano singer Madame Marie-Julie Boulanger as Zerbine in Le Muletier by Ferdinand Herold, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F. Noel after an illustration by Lavigne Marin from Portraits d'Acteurs et d'Actrices dans different roles, F. Noel, Paris, 1825.

Costume de Gavarni, - exécuté par Moreau, rue Vivienne, no. 18 ,. Paul Gavarni (1804-1866). Lithographs and Other Works

Fashion image, a figure, outline, Unknown

Melle Legrain dans Le corsaire, Théâtre de l'Opéra Corsaire. Prints. 1856. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Corsair (Choreographic work : Mazilier), Legrain, Victorine, fl. 1850-1870

Charles Pilatte for the Ghys house. Model-figure for seamstress. White evening dress with pink draped decor, model of Madame Ghys. Watercolor on cardboard. 1860. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 37796-4 Watercolor on Carton, album, Couturiere, Pink Drape, Young Woman, Ghys house, Model-Figure, White evening dress, Second Empire

Young girl of the Canton of Unterwalden (now Obwalden and Nidwalden), Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a hat adorned with flowers and ribbons, a cap with ribbons, and an embroidered bib decorated with pearl rosettes (this is sometimes only painted cardboard). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827.

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress). Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, London, October 1, 1820. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Journal des Modes, 1836, no. 19: Toilettes the ball. Two women in 'Toilettes' for a ball. Baljapon with open overrun decorated with flowers. Haircut decorated with flowers and spikes. Range and long gloves. The Lady right is probably copied to Print No. 1229 () From the fashion magazine Petit Courier des Ladies.

Mlle. Gosselin, role d'Anatole dans Fernand Corte. : Imprime par Langlois. Ecrit par Beauble. Depose a la direction de la Librairie Fernand Cortez. Coeuré, Sebastien, 1778-. Prints. 1817. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Ballet , 19th century , Anatole, Constance Hippolyte, 1793-1853, Ballet , France , 19th century, Opera ballet. Fernand Cortez; ou La Conquête du Mexique, Academie Royale de Musique

Fashion image, two figures, capotile hats, reding dees, Unknown

Marie Anne Cuppi, Mlle. La Camargo, famous ballet dancer, 1710-1770. She wears a small cap, ruff collar, dress with laced bodice, lace sleeves tied with ribbons, apron and calf-length skirt and high-heel shoes. After a portrait in oils in the editor's collection. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres, Paris, 1827.

Dame de la Cour francaise 16th siècle. Sous Francois I. Woman in historic costume of a lady at the French court of French I, 16th century. Presentation added to the sheet metal over the costumed ball held at the Palace of the Prince of Orange (the later king Willem III) in The Hague on 26 February 1845.

Woman wearing a concert and reception dress, Eolienne fabric, with taffeta inserts and dentelle lace, creation by Roubalski, colored engraving from La Mode Illustree, No 17, April 28, 1907.

Lady of honor of the 16th century (under Henri II), Elias Spanier, after l & g, 1840 - 1850 Woman in historic costume of a court lady at the court of Henry II, 16th century. Presentation added to the sheet metal about the costumed ball held on the Palace of the Prince of Orange (the later King William III) in The Hague on February 26, 1845. print maker: The Hagueafter drawing by: Netherlands paper historical costume

Netherlands, Traditional costume of a woman from Zaandam, verso - stamped, Traditional costume of a woman from Zaandam. Plate IV in a series of four illustrations of traditional costumes in the Netherlands in 1792., print, costume print, prints, Frederik Muller History plates, height 194 mm, width 123 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1790 - 1792, paper, etching, hand colouring

Fashion Plate, 'Dinner Dress' for 'The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, London, February 1, 1826. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

The Lady's Magazine, 1825, No. 2: Evening Dress (...). Evening juke, at De Zoom decorated with a flower and leaf motif. Evening casing, trimmed with fur, with shoulder collar with scalloped hem and brushes. Accessories: earrings, necklace and long gloves. Print from the fashion magazine The Lady's Magazine (1770-1837).

Modebild, Morning Visiting Dress, Unknown

Standing girl with pouch, Pieter van Loon, 1840 drawing paper. pencil

Fashion Plate, Dinner Dress’ for The Repository of Arts’. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, London, April 1, 1825. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Küchenmädchen , Operas & operettas, Costumes

Fashion image, a figure, reding note, Unknown

Israel Henriet after Jacques Callot, Young Woman with Hands on Hips, Front View Young Woman with Hands on Hips, Front View

Fashion Plate, 'Opera Dress' for 'The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, early 19th century. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

English women, 1800, from the Galerie de l'office fashionable. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes" (Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern), Paris, 1865. Hippolyte (b. 1797) and Polydor Pauquet (b. 1799) ran a successful publishing house in Paris in the 19th century, specializing in illustrated books on costume, birds, butterflies, anatomy and natural history.

Habit of Imoinda in the Tragedy of Oroonoko. Imoidnde dans la Tragédie d'Oroonoko.. Prints. 1757 - 1772. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Costume , History, Theater , England , Costume, Southerne, Thomas, 1660-1746 , Costume

French classical actress Mademoiselle Rachel or Elisabeth Rachel Felix as Diane, a lady of the commonwealth, 1650. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Contadine - Coriste , Operas & operettas, Costumes, Allen A. Brown Collection

La France Élégante et Paris Élégant Réunis, 1884, L.n. 484: Toilette de Marié (...). Bride in a highly closed wedding gown with half-long slightly sleeves. The neck, cuffs and skirt are decorated with flowers and a bow. From the waist, the skirt has a trail. In the raised hair she has flowers and long transparent veil. According to the caption, the wedding gown of Muslar is. Print from the fashion magazine La France Élégante et Paris Élégant Réunis (1854-1890).

Wayne White, Fort Dearborn Doll, c 1941 Fort Dearborn Doll

Petit Courrier des Ladies, ca. 1829, No. 679: Bonnet and Point d'Anglerr (...). Hat van 'Point d'Anglerre' (side). 'Robe the Chambre' (dressing gown) of woolen fabric. Pelerine van Pluche, from the stores of Mr Burty. Print from the fashion magazine Petit Courier des Ladies (1821-1868).

Maid of honour to Queen Anne of Austria, wife of King Louis XIII of France, 1618-1665. Kneeling in prayer in pink gown with striped sleeves, lace collar and white underskirt. Fille d'Honneur de la Reine. Regne de Louis XIII. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi and Domenico Cuciniello after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

French lady in semi-formal costume, 1580s. In gown with purple bodice and sleeves, high collar, full petticoats. Costume de Dame, demi parure. Regne de Henry III. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi and Domenico Cuciniello after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

Nouveau costume de Gavarni - exécuté par Babin, rue Richelieu, 21 ,. Paul Gavarni (1804-1866). Lithographs and Other Works

Mary Tudor, Queen of England, 1558. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes" (Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern), Paris, 1865. Hippolyte (b. 1797) and Polydor Pauquet (b. 1799) ran a successful publishing house in Paris in the 19th century, specializing in illustrated books on costume, birds, butterflies, anatomy and natural history.

Gallery des Modes et Costumes Français, 1787, TTT 387: Jeune Lady Guettant L'Instant (...) .. Sitting young woman dressed in a red morning juke. A dotted small shoulder shoulder and a decorative apron with a wrinkled strip of fabric. FICHU. Haircut with chignon and curls 'à la conseilliere', adorned with a 'Chapeau à la Dorvilliers'. Shoe with rosette. From series ttt. 60th Cahier de Costumes Français, Habillemens à la Mode, Gallery des Modes et Costumes Français.

Charles Pilatte for the Ghys house. Model-figure for seamstress. White evening dress adorned with strips of black gold embroidered fabric, MADAME GHYS model. Watercolor on cardboard. 1860. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 37830-7 Watercolor on cardboard, black fabric strip gold embroidered, white, feminine, young woman, ghys house, model-figula, female model, ornnee, for couturiere, evening dress, second empire

Journal of the ladies and fashions, Parisian costumes, 1914, No. 165: Dancing dress (...), 1914 Young woman in a dance robe for someone from 16 to 18 years old. Shoes with crossed tires (Cothurnes). Print from the fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes (1912-1914). paper engraving fashion plates. dress, gown (+ women's clothes). cape (+ women's clothes). dancing. adolescent, young woman, maiden. shoes, sandals

Fashion Plate, 'Evening Dress' for 'The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, London, February 1, 1819. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

CHEVRIERE. Chapeau de feutre.…. Artist: Paul Gavarni, French, 1804-1866

Fashion Plate, 'Evening Dress' for 'The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, London, January 1, 1818. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

HER MAJESTY'S COSTUME BALL, THE DUCHESS OF ARGYLE

Duchess, reign of Louis XIV, 1693. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Jean-Baptiste Bonnart (1654-1726) from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes Historiques" (Historical Fashions and Costumes), Paris, 1865. Hippolyte (b. 1797) and Polydor Pauquet (b. 1799) ran a successful publishing house in Paris in the 19th century, specializing in illustrated books on costume, birds, butterflies, anatomy and natural history.

Servant woman of Salamanca, Spain, 19th century. She wears a dress with tight bodice and full calf-length skirts, with short apron. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827.

The Venetian lady, 1775 print A Venetian lady in a dress, with fan and hat. In the background the San Marco and the Libraria Marciana in Venice. Part of a series of twelve performances. paper etching folk costume, regional costume Marciana Library. San Marcoplein

Charles Pilatte for the Ghys house. Model-figure for seamstress. White evening dress, with pink roses and foliage patterns, a branch rose, pleated ruffles and black strips, Madame Ghys model, engraving comment: Mme Adre Ghys dresses - Melles Romanesque hat - Mme Mme Mourée Bonnet. / Feathers and flowers of Mrs. Tilman - Displayeries and pimples of the city of Lyon / Lingerie of the Royal CNE - Corsets de la Mon Simon - Scarf for Dresses of the Indies trunk - Multiple petticoats of Mrs. Pauline - Shoes from My Jouvenot - Perfumes and gloves of FAGUE LABOULLÉE - Shipping the MON of Commission Lassalle et Cie. Watercolor on cardboard. 1860-1870. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 37832-6 Watercolor on cardboard, black band, white, bodice, feminine, foliage, young woman, house ghys, female model, female model, pink pattern, for couturiere, evening dress, pink, second empire, fluffy flush

Le Follet Courrier des Salons, Lady's Magazine, 1833, No. 244: Fanchon Bonnet (...), 1833 Woman with a 'Bonnet Fancchon' on the head with serrated hem from the stores of Hocquet. 'Canezou' from Blonde (Kloskant) from the Violard stores. Japon of embroidered crepe from the Rambach stores. Further accessories: scarf, necklace, long gloves, handkerchief, shoes with crossed tires and square noses (Cothurnes). Sitting figure in the same dress, seen on the back. Print from the fashion magazine Le Follet Courrier des Salons (Novembre 1829-Octobre 1882). paper engraving fashion plates. dress, gown (+ women's clothes). head-gear: cap (+ women's clothes). head-gear (FANCHON) (+ women's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body: blouse (+ lace used for clothes). embroidery (ornamentation) (+ women's clothes). gloves, mittens (LONG GLOVES) (+ women's clothes). handkerchief (+ women's clothes). shoes, sandals. stockings, socks (+ women's clothes). necklace (+ women's clothes)

Habit of a lady of quality of Naples. Dame de qualiité de Naples.. Weigel, Hans, 1549-approximately 1578. Prints. 1757 - 1772. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Costume , History, Women , Clothing & dress , Italy , Naples , 1500-1599

Josef Danhauser pencil and watercolor study of a lady seen from the back, showing posture, attire, and figure proportions.

Woman from Castile, Spain, 16th century, in blue overdress, lined with green, and with slashed sleeves to reveal white blouse embroidered with stars, over a brick red skirt.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F. Laguillermie, from Georges Duplessis's "Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles" (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris 1867. The book was a continuation of the series on the costumes of the 12th to 15th centuries published by Camille Bonnard and Paul Mercuri from 1830. Georges Duplessis (1834-1899) was curator of the Prints department at the Bibliotheque nationale. Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902) was an artist, book illustrator, and interior designer for many public buildings and churches. He was named professor at the National School of Decorative Arts in 1874.

Mlle Fanny Essler sic, La cachucha. L'opéra Cachucha. Guérard, Eugène Charles François, 1821-1866. Prints. 1844. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Cachucha (Choreographic work : Elssler), Ballet , 19th century, Elssler, Fanny, 1810-1884

Fancy dress costume of a fishwife, 18th century. Silk lowcut caraco bodice, muslin fichu, flowery skirt, muslin apron, striped petticoat, lace bonnet. Handcoloured lithograph after a design by Leon Sault from "L'Art du Travestissement" (The Art of Fancy Dress), Paris, c.1880. Sault was a theatre and opera designer and luxury fashion magazine publisher.

Pierson, Louise .

Young woman in wedding gown. A young woman is in an interior. She is wearing a wedding gown, a veil and flowers in her hair.

La napolitaine Napolitaine. Chalon, Alfred Edward, 1780-1860. Prints. 1831-09. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Napolitaine (Choreographic work), Ballet , England , 19th century, Taglioni, Marie, 1804-1884

Signora Tadolini as Adina in the opera LElisire damore costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Andreas Geiger -, Copper Engraver, after, Matthäus Kern -, artist

Costume of a lower-class merveilleuse, habitue of the galeries de bois of the Palais Royale. She wears a low-cut dress of nankinette cotton and puff sleeves not seen in fashion for a decade. Handcoloured etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr. from "Costumes of the Directory," Rouquette, Paris, 1875. The etchings were made from designs by Eugene Lacoste and Draner after prints of the era 1795-99. The costumes are from theatre productions "Merveilleuses" and "Pres Saint-Gervais" by Victorien Sardou.

Fashion Plate, 'Walking Dress' for 'La Belle Assemblée'. John Bell (England, 1745 - 1831). England, London, June 1, 1815. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Charles Pilatte for the Ghys house. Model-figure for seamstress. Green city dress, decorated with driving green flywheels and green squares, MADAME GHYS model. Watercolor on cardboard. 1860. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 37797-20 Watercolor on Carton, album, Couturiere, young woman, Ghys house, modeling, Second Empire, Dress

Fashion Plate, 'Carriage Dress' for 'The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, London, January 1, 1818. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Madame Marie Jacqueline Levesque as Milady Adermale in Remorse, Le Remords, Ambigu Comique, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F. Noel after an illustration by Alexandre-Marie Colin from Portraits d'Acteurs et d'Actrices dans different roles, F. Noel, Paris, 1825.

Mary, Queen of Scots, Queen of Scotland, 1542-1587. Wife of King Francis II of France. In headdress, blue gown with slashed shoulders, gold embroidered sleeves, bodice, crucifix on chain. Marie Stuart. Reine de France et d'Ecosse. Femme de Francois II. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

Dlle, Marie Denker as Hedwig in The market in Ellenbrunn costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Andreas Geiger -, Copper Engraver, after, Johann Christian Schoeller -, artist

Miss Ann Brown or Ann Cargill in the character of Polly in John Gays ballad opera Polly an Opera. Died in 1784 in the shipwreck of the packet ship Nancy. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Roberts drawn from the life from Bells British Theatre, Consisting of the most esteemed English Plays, John Bell, London, 1777.

Signora Tadolini as Adina in the opera LElisire damore costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Andreas Geiger -, Copper Engraver, after, Matthäus Kern -, artist

Student painter, Paris, early 19th century, in straw bonnet, gold shawl, and blue dress, carrying a case of oils, book, and holding a monocle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from "Ouvrieres de Paris" (Tradeswomen of Paris), Paris, 1823.

Journal des Gens du Monde, Modes, March 1834, 1834 Woman in highly connected dress with floral pattern. Accessories: Laifel hat with voile, scarf, belt, gloves. Print from the fashion magazine Journal des Gens Du Monde (December 6, 1833- May 1834). paper fashion plates. head-gear (CAPOTE) (+ women's clothes). dress, gown (+ women's clothes). veil (+ women's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (SHAWL) (+ women's clothes). gloves, mittens, etc. (+ women's clothes). flowers

The Lady's Magazine, 1823, No. 11 : Morning Dress, 1823 Woman in a morning Japon. Accessories: hat, necklace, scarf, flat shoes. Print from the fashion magazine The Lady's Magazine (1770 - 1837). paper engraving fashion plates. head-gear: cap (+ women's clothes). dress, gown: morning dress (+ women's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (SHAWL) (+ women's clothes). book - MM - book open. shoes, sandals (+ women's clothes). flowers in a vase. necklace (+ women's clothes)

Schoolgirl, Pieter van Loon, 1811 - 1873 drawing paper brush folk costume, regional costume. student dress - BB - female student France

Lady, reign of Henri III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes Historiques" (Historical Fashions and Costumes), Paris, 1865. Hippolyte (b. 1797) and Polydor Pauquet (b. 1799) ran a successful publishing house in Paris in the 19th century, specializing in illustrated books on costume, birds, butterflies, anatomy and natural history.

Fashion image, a figure, bourbon hat and coat, Colored copper engraving, Unknown

Woman in the traditional costumes of the surroundings of Leiden, Anonymous, c. 1865 - c. 1875 print Part of album with photos and lithographs of sights in North and South Holland cities, paintings and traditional costumes. paper folk costume, regional costume (+ women's clothes). head-gear: cap

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of King George II, England, 1730.

Modebild, Parisian Evening Dress for April , Unknown

Costume de Zara, jouée par Melle Sophie. - Zara, drame. - Folies-Dramatiques ,. Paul Gavarni (1804-1866). Lithographs and Other Works

Venetian noblewoman, 16th century, bronze and purple brocade dress, lace collar, brown overdress, starched linen veil.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F. Laguillermie, from Georges Duplessis's "Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles" (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris 1867. The book was a continuation of the series on the costumes of the 12th to 15th centuries published by Camille Bonnard and Paul Mercuri from 1830. Georges Duplessis (1834-1899) was curator of the Prints department at the Bibliotheque nationale. Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902) was an artist, book illustrator, and interior designer for many public buildings and churches. He was named professor at the National School of Decorative Arts in 1874.

Highland lady of Scotland in the tartan of Clan Lamond, circa 1760. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Fashion and Elegance: Fashionable Ladies and Gentlemen of the 1740s, 1744 According to Act of Parliament 1744 paper etching dress, gown (+ women's clothes). fashion plates. fan

Fashion image, a figure, womens fashion, Unknown

Charles Pilatte for the Ghys house. Model-figure for seamstress. White town dress, adorned with pink bands, rounded basques jacket, model of Madame Ghys. Watercolor on cardboard. 1860. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 37797-15 Watercolor on Carton, album, Couturiere, young woman, Ghys house, modeling, Second Empire, Dress

Countess of Westmorland. John Jabez Edwin Mayall, photographer (English, 1813 - 1901) about 1864 Victorian collagists were typically upper-class women. They took their photographic materials primarily from cartes-de-visite. Patented by André Adolphe Eugène Disdéri in 1854, the carte-de-visite was easily and inexpensively printed (84.XD.1157.2179). By the 1860s, _cartomania _had taken hold. It became customary to exchange _cartes-de-visite _ when calling upon friends and family. These small portraits measure 3 ½ x 2 1/8 inches, about the size of a playing card. It is not known whether these artists removed the photographs from the thick cardstock on which they had been mounted or obtained unmounted prints from the photographer. People also collected cards of the royal family, actors, and politicians (for an example, see this image of Princess Christina of the United Kingdom found in this album (84.XD.1283.36). A womans collection of cartes-de-visite visually displayed her social circle

Fashion image, a figure, evening, theater and opera dress, Colored copper engraving, Unknown

Woman with closed fan, Adolf van der Laan, c. 1710 - 1755 Woman in a landscape, dressed according to Dutch fashion from 1710-1720. Let's turn to the right. Hat on the head and a closed fan in hand. The print is part of a sixteen -part series of prints with performances of Dutch costumes. paper etching dress, gown (+ women's clothes). fan. Europeans (with NAME) (+ costume)

Fashion image, a figure, outline, Unknown

Charles Pilatte for the Ghys house. Model-figure for seamstress. Town dress with a golden background, with black lace ruffles adorned with red ribbon and knots, model of Madame Ghys. Watercolor on cardboard. 1860. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 37794-18 Watercolor on Carton, album, Couturiere, background Dore, young woman, Ghys house, model-figure, knot, town dress, red ruiban, second empire, steering wheel of black lace

Doll. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 27.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 15" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Grace Halpin.

Fashion image, a figure, morning dress, Unknown

Paris - Couturiere in Corshets Georges-Jacques Gian by Apreshes Louis-in Light Loves. "PAR: PARIS: Get to be like Corshers". Paris, carnavalet Mus�e.

Regency woman in morning dress with almanac. Pea-green crepe frock over white gossamer slip, lace flounce at hem, hair in curls and ringlets, mixed with autumnal flowers, French kid gloves, green slippers. Plate 26, Vol. 10, October 1, 1813. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Uwins from Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts, London.

Habit of Perdita in the comedy of the Winter's Tale. Perdita dans la comédie intitulée The Winter's Tale.. Prints. 1757 - 1772. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Costume , History, Theater , England , Costume, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 , Costume

Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l'Opera Comique. She wears a shepherdess outfit with pink bodice and skirts over a white full skirt, all trimmed with roses. Constance-Caroline Lefebvre (1828-1905) was a French actress and singer. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" 1853.

Eugene Croe, Doll Antoinette, c 1938 Doll - Antoinette

Fanny Elßler in the Cachucha costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Andreas Geiger -, Copper Engraver

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