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Paris Fashions for March, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Paris Fashions for March, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for March, 1856. Toilettes de Ville: Chapeau en poult de soie, and squares of jet, with trimmings of tufts of feathers; the edge trimmed with black velvet ribbons. Mantelet of black velvet, with a braid trimming...On the shoulders another row of narrow braiding supports a lace flounce, also narrower. Robe of maroon silk. Chapeau of rose taffetas, trimmed with a row of black velvet, with black ostrich feathers on both sides. Robe of pearl-grey Broquet de soie...The corsage a basques, with braces formed with a trimming of feathers posees a plat. The sleeves are a deux poignets, also formed by similar feathers. A trimming of velvet buttons closes the front of the robe...Robe en taffetas of blue; the corsage, open in front, shows a white muslin chemisette, over which is passed a black velvet ribbon in squares. The sleeves are high, ornamented with a bow of ribbons to match'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Step into the fashionable world of Paris in March, 1856, as depicted in this image from the pages of the "Illustrated London News." The elegant ensembles showcased here represent the height of urban style during this period. The first outfit features a lady in a maroon silk robe, accessorized with a hat made of silk pouffe, adorned with jet squares, tufts of feathers, and black velvet ribbons. Her mantelet, or cape, is made of black velvet, with a braid trimming and a narrower lace flounce. The second outfit showcases a robe of pearl-grey Broquet de soie, with a corsage in basques and braces formed from a feather trimming. The sleeves are also adorned with feathers and closed with a trimming of velvet buttons. The third ensemble features a robe of blue taffetas, with an open corsage revealing a white muslin chemisette and a black velvet ribbon. The sleeves are high and ornamented with a bow of ribbons to match. The hats in this collection are equally striking, with one made of rose taffetas and black velvet, adorned with ostrich feathers, and the other made of silk pouffe and black velvet, with a trimming of black velvet and feathers. These exquisite Parisian fashions, captured in this photograph from the "Illustrated London News," offer a glimpse into the opulence and elegance of the mid-19th century. The intricate details and luxurious fabrics showcase the artistry and craftsmanship of the time, making this an essential addition to any historical fashion collection.
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