Magasin des Demoiselles, 25 septembre 1852 1852

"Magasin des Demoiselles, 25 septembre 1852" is a fashion plate from 1852 by J. Desjardins. It depicts three women, two wearing elaborate dresses and one in a simple black jacket and plaid skirt. The women are shown looking at birds in a cage, creating a scene of leisure and fashionable attire. This fashion plate showcases 19th-century French fashion, highlighting the extravagant styles of the era. The detailed rendering of the clothing, with its elaborate embellishments and flowing lines, reveals the attention to detail and the importance of fashion in 19th-century society.