Dollfus Mieg & Cie (DMC), 1866, No. 20 : Robe Caroline 1866

"Robe Caroline" is a fashion plate by F. Appel from 1866 that depicts a woman in a white dress with a paisley trim. The image showcases the fashionable styles of the era, including the full skirt and the fitted bodice. The detailed illustration, created for Dollfus Mieg & Cie, a textile company, highlights the intricate embroidery and embellishments that were popular at the time. This fashion plate, a type of illustration used for advertising and design inspiration, is a valuable historical artifact that reveals the elegance and sophistication of 19th-century fashion.