Le Moniteur de la mode, 1852, No. 344 : Modes de la Maison (...) 1852

"Le Moniteur de la mode" is a fashion magazine from 1852 that illustrated contemporary trends. This anonymous print shows a Parisian woman, dressed in a black dress with a blue and gold patterned skirt and a black cape, walking with a young girl. The girl is similarly dressed in a black dress with a white-trimmed cape and a colorful striped skirt. The print demonstrates the popularity of black clothing for both children and adults in mid-19th century Paris.