La Mode Illustrée, 1864, No. 26: Toilettes de femmes (...) 1864

This fashion plate from 1864, titled "La Mode Illustrée, 1864, No. 26: Toilettes de femmes", by J. Bonnard, depicts three figures in an outdoor setting. The central figure, a young girl, wears a white dress trimmed with red and white embroidery, while she holds a white bird. To her left stands an older woman, wearing a voluminous, light-grey dress with blue trim. Both women are depicted in fashionable clothing, highlighting the trends of the era. The plate showcases the "Toilettes de femmes" or women's fashions, as part of the larger publication "La Mode Illustrée", a prominent fashion magazine of the 19th century. This print provides a visual glimpse into the evolving world of fashion and style during the mid-19th century.