La Mode Illustrée, 1867, No. 30: Toilettes de bains (...) 1867

"La Mode Illustrée, 1867, No. 30: Toilettes de bains (...)" is an 1867 fashion plate depicting two women in bathing costumes, likely on a seaside promenade. The women's garments, with their ornate embellishments and structured shapes, are representative of the fashion of the time. The image provides a glimpse into 19th-century fashion trends and the leisure activities enjoyed by women of the upper classes. The print is an example of the "fashion plate" genre, a popular form of visual communication during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These plates, often published in magazines like "La Mode Illustrée," served as a visual guide to the latest fashion trends.