Le Moniteur de la Mode, 1879, No. 1657 : Toilettes de Mme Bréant-Castel (...) 1879

This fashion plate by Edouard Tailland, from *Le Moniteur de la Mode*, depicts two women in fashionable attire of the late 19th century. The woman on the left wears a blue dress with ruffles and lace, while the woman on the right is dressed in a brown dress with a floral pattern. The image showcases the elaborate and ornate fashions popular during the era. It is a valuable resource for understanding the fashion trends of the late 1870s, particularly in France. This print is an example of the *fashion plate*, a genre of art popular in the 19th century which depicted the latest fashions.