Description:
Since their inception in the late 17th century, fashion plates served an important role in communicating changes and novelties in clothing for both men and women. This example is a fashion plate from the "Les Modes Parisiennes" series, from the American perodical "Peterson's Magazine," published in Philadelphia. The series was probably original to Peterson's, with a French title to underscore its connections to up-to-date fashion. Further study may reveal whether or not an earlier, original French illustration was altered for American tastes with this plate. This plate depicts two women. One of the women is drawn from behind wearing a red paletot (a loose coat). The other is drawn in profile, wearing evening or ball dress. The plate is partially hand colored. "Les Modes Parisiennes/ DECEMBER/ 1865./ Engraved and Printed by Illman Brothers."
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