Les Modes Parisiennes, 1851, No. 403 : Modes de Melle L Labord (...) 1851

This fashion plate, *Les Modes Parisiennes, 1851, No. 403: Modes de Melle L Labord (...)*, by Gabriel Xavier Montaut d'Oleron depicts the latest Parisian fashion of 1851. The print showcases a woman in a flowing green gown adorned with intricate black embroidery, accessorized with a white bonnet. The woman is accompanied by two children, highlighting the importance of family fashion in the era. The inclusion of decorative elements like paintings and a chandelier further emphasizes the luxurious lifestyle of the Parisian elite, making this artwork an important document of 19th-century fashion and society.