Costume in Fashion Engravings
17th Century
Engraving, 1630s
Description: Lady and Man wear automnal costume with collars and cuffs.
Inscription: None. Presumably, this is a 19th century piece done to look period. Suggestions?
18th Century
French Engraving, 1760s
Description: Wealthy lady and page, lady in kimono-sleeved gown and ornate wig; page in all black with small wig and three-pointed cap (supported by skull-cap).
Inscription: "Dessiné par Le Clerc, Hèliog. Dujardin, Gravé par Voysard"
French Engraving, 1780s
Description: Woman walking wearing loose dress with sash, also large wig and cap. In the style of La Turque.
Inscription: "Dessinèe par Le Clerc, Hèliog. Dujardin., Gravée par Le Beau"
19th Century
French Engraving, 1838
Description: Lady and Gentleman in Equestrian Gear. Lady wears top hat with veil, Man wears coat-tails, wig, carries foldable top hat and whip.
Inscription: "Paris Elégant, Journal des Modes, Rue de Seine 10, Costumes de Cheval"
American Harper's Bazaar Engravings, March 1869
Dinner and Evening Dresses
Buying the Wedding Dress
Travel Cosutmes
Links to More Antique Engravings:
1860s Engravings
Regency Engravings
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