A woman and man wearing English and French fashions for 1803. The woman's outfit is labeled number "1." The woman stands in a three-quarter pose with her back to the viewer which allows us to see the back v neckline and hemline of the overdress....
A man and a woman stand on green carpet or grass in their French fashions of 1809. The woman's outfit, labeled number "1," is viewed from the back. The woman wears a long cream colored empire waist gown with a scalloped hem. The hem is trimmed...
A man and a woman in riding costumes meet another gentleman in morning dress. The woman wears a riding habit with a long full brown skirt and matching jacket with a peplum, both which button down the front. The sleeves of her jacket have French...
A man and woman stand outdoors near a green bench. The woman holds a copy of the magazine, Les Modes Parisienne, for which this illustration was made. The man wears slim fitting tan trousers that brush the top of his matching tan spats. He wears a...
A woman and man stand in a grove. Drawn during the height of the Napoleonic Empire, this illustration shows the woman and man in empire style. The woman's empire-waist 'half dress' is white with short puffed sleeves, and has green zigzag trimming...
A variety of English coat styles for men are shown in this illustration for March, 1855. Seven men are divided into two groups by the illustrator, the first group gathers around a man sitting in a chair, and the second group gathers around a man...
We see an elegant couple as they leave their box at the Paris Opera. The woman wears a long yellow silk gown, with a three-quarter length blue silk cloak over it. The cloak is trimmed along the edges with a wide band of scrolled trimming, and is...
Two women dresses for riding, one on horseback, are joined by the nanny bringing a child to meet them. The woman on the left rides side-saddle on a brown horse whose bridle is adorned with a pink tassel and whose mane is braided with a pink bow. A...
Color in clothing; Girls' clothing; Women's clothing; Boys' clothing; Men's clothing; Dresses; Ribbons; Stripes; Pants; Boots; Jackets; Vests; Chairs
A mother and father are sitting in a parlor, teaching their children music and art. The blond little girl plays the piano. She wears a white dress with short sleeves that is gathered in at the waist. Her hair is in loose shoulder-length curls. Her...
Women's clothing; Girls' clothing; Color in clothing; Dresses; Hats; Stripes; Books; Boots; Lace and lace making; Feathers; Fans; Buttons; Gloves; Earrings
Five women and a little girl are depicted in a salon. The woman on the far left reads to the little girl seated next to her. She wears her hair back in waves with a up with a cap of black lace. Her dress is purple with a jewel neck and long...
Five women and a little boy are depicted playing a game of croquet. The woman on the far left wears a straw hat with yellow ribbon and a red ornament. Her dress is yellow with a square neck and long narrow sleeves. Under her square neck are white...
A woman stands in three-quarter view and leans casually against a rustic wooden fence outdoors with tall grass and wildflowers growing there. She has dark brown hair and wears a fashionable dark-colored suit with a white shirt. The skirt is flared...
This color illustration shows the heads and shoulders (busts) of six women who display summer hats. The woman in the center directly faces the viewer while the five other females surrounding her are in various three-quarter and profile head...
Belt buckles; Belts (Clothing); Blouses; Bows (Ribbon work); Buttons; Clothing and dress; Collars; Cuffs (Clothing); Feathers; Flowers; Gloves; Hairstyles; Hats; Lace and lace making; Neckwear; Parasols; Pleats (Sewing); Ribbons; Sleeves;...
The torsos of four women display their American shirt-waist fashions, all with masculine-inspired elements. The woman in the upper left wears a is pale green blouse with a front button fastening, a very high turnover collar, and long sleeves. The...
Women's clothing; Girls' clothing; Color in clothing; Dresses; Hats; Ribbons; Boots; Wedding costume; Veils; Lace and lace making; Flowers; Handkerchiefs
Two women and a little girl are depicted in a parlor. The woman on the left wears a white bonnet with blue ribbon. Her dress is a matching deep blue satin. Her dress has a jewel neck and long very wide bell sleeves. The sleeves are edged with a...
Women's clothing; Color in clothing; Dresses; Wedding costume; Veils; Lace and lace making; Flowers; Buttons; Hats; Handkerchiefs
Two women are depicted in a salon. Behind them is an ornate carved wooden sideboard with a decorative vase and a plate on the top. The woman on the left wears a wedding dress. Her hem length veil is fastened at the top of her head with flowers....
Bible; Bodices; Bows (Ribbon work); Chairs; Church; Cloaks; Clothing and dress; Collars; Color in clothing; Columns; Cuffs (Clothing); Dresses; Feathers; Flowers; Books; Gloves; Hats; Lace and lace making; Men's clothing; Ribbons; Roses; Shawls;...
Two women stand in a church. The woman on the left is in her bridal gown. A sheer lace veil is draped over her head which is decorated with white roses and green leaves. Her dress is white satin with an ornate lace bodice which has a narrow lace...
Four women, a small boy, and a bride are depicted standing in a parlor. The woman on the far left wears a white bonnet with white plumes and pink flowers and white lace ties. At the back of the hat is a short white veil with a garland of flowers...
A young man sits in an Empire style chair wearing full dress attire for a British gentlemen in 1810. He wears a white shirt and a white waistcoat with a tall, standing collar. His white cravat is tied high on his neck, ending in a small bow. His...
Three French boys play with outdoor toys in 1830. The oldest child in the center wears white strapped peg top trousers and a tight-waisted blue frock coat with leg o' mutton sleeves. The coat is lined with diagonal red and white stripes, which just...
