Société Générale des Tournaux Professionnels des Couturieres, Exposition Universelle, 1889, No. 1659 23 95 : L. Michau Editeur (...) 1889

This fashion plate by the monogrammist JC, titled "Société Générale des Tournaux Professionnels des Couturieres, Exposition Universelle, 1889, No. 1659 23 95 : L. Michau Editeur (...)" showcases a variety of dresses, including a couple in period attire at the top and several female figures wearing different styles. The plate serves as a visual guide to the latest fashions and reflects the trends of the 1889 World's Fair in Paris, making it a valuable historical document for fashion historians. This chromolithograph, a printmaking technique combining lithography with color printing, utilizes bright colors and intricate details to depict the elegance of the clothing styles, capturing the spirit of the time.