Sunday, August 28, 2011

Hand Colored Engraved Fashion Plate - Party Ladies!

This plate has no information either, so once again I hope a kind reader fills us in. But it's clear they are at a party, maybe a masquerade ball? You won't be able to miss the aprons or the hats, but look closely and find the pockets, the purse, the bows and all that handwork. Wow.


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4 comments:

  1. The DreamstressAugust 31, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Oh goodness! Those are all so cute I want to make every single one of them right away!

    What can I tell you about the image - it's definitely late 1840s, very early 1850s. The lady on the far right is dressed as Madame du Barry or a Porcelain Shepherdess. I think the lady in the red jacket is supposed to be Medieval. I'm really not sure about the other two, but they sure are adorable!

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  2. What-I-FoundAugust 31, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I was so hoping you'd come along and help us out. I figured these must be themes, but the meanings are so obscure to our eyes. It speaks well of your skills that you can get this close.
    Thanks so much.

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  3. What-I-FoundAugust 31, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    If anybody is interested in some other posts about costumes (these are from the 1920's); http://what-i-found.blogspot.com/2010/09/masquerade-patterns-1920s-pictorial.html

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Little Feet!

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