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Paris Fashions for October, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Paris Fashions for October, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for October, 1850....a dress of Canton linen, or white coutil; high body, ornamented with embroidery in braiding, with a like pardessus, ...embroidered like the dress; wide sleeves and under-sleeves, with festoons. In all toilets the collars and the habit-shirts, which are worn with open bodies, and the dresses, are ornamented in the same manner as the sleeves: cap trimmed with Mechlin lace and Pompadour ribbons. Dress of Scotch plaid popelin, with pardessus of the same, having a point behind; also generally worn round, and without the point in front. Dress of grenadine, open body, and trimmed with full braiding, carried down to the bottom of the skirt, to form an apron. For the little boy, a blouse of coutil, cloth, or velvet, with somewhat wide sleeves; the collar, the under sleeves, and the trousers, of cambric muslin, short, ornamented with English embroidery. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Step back in time with this fascinating photographic print from the Illustrated London News, showcasing the Paris Fashions for October, 1850. The image captures a selection of elegant outfits for women and children, providing a glimpse into the fashion trends of the Victorian era. In the foreground, a woman wears a dress made of Canton linen or white coutil, featuring a high body adorned with embroidery in braiding. Her pardessus, or overdress, is similarly embellished. Wide sleeves and under-sleeves are trimmed with festoons, while her collar and habit-shirt are also decorated in the same manner. Another woman is dressed in a Scotch plaid popelin gown, complete with a pardessus having a pointed back. A third woman dons a grenadine dress with an open body and full braiding, creating an apron effect. The little boy in the print wears a blouse made of coutil, cloth, or velvet, with somewhat wide sleeves. His collar, under sleeves, and trousers are made of cambric muslin, short and ornamented with English embroidery. Accessories of the era are also on display, with a dog and a man holding a gun adding to the authenticity of the scene. The print, which is engraved, offers a captivating look into the world of Parisian fashion during the 19th century. This intriguing photographic print, from the esteemed Illustrated London News, is an essential addition to any collection focusing on fashion, history, or the Victorian era. The detail and craftsmanship of the engraving make it a true treasure for researchers, historians, and enthusiasts alike.
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