MODES DE PARIS Plate 479

 from

PETIT COURRIER DES DAMES

ou

NOUVEAU JOURNAL DES MODES

Des Theatres, de la Litterature et des Arts

Published 1826 in Paris, London, Amsterdam and Leipzig.

These fashion journals were highly influential in spreading Paris fashions around European and North American society.

 An attractive and decorative 19th century copper engraved antique fashion print enhanced with original hand colouring.

This is plate No. 479 depicting a view of an opera dress, with a brief description below in French.

.A crisp impression on robust paper, blank verso. 

 A prime example in fine condition free of repairs or restoration.

 Approx. 8" x 5" (205mm x 125mm) overall.

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