This is a hand colored engraving of popular women's fashion in the mid 1800's. This leaf has been taken from an issue of the French newspaper "Le Charivari". The image depicts two women modeling some of the latest French fashions. At the bottom of the leaf is a brief description of the fashion. More in depth details about the clothing as well as where it can be purchased is printed in a column on the back. The image has been matted and is in very good condition despite a small area of glue residue on the upper left corner. Great attention has been paid to the details of the clothing and the textures of the fabrics. There is a slight crease in the center of the image due to the original folding of the newspaper. "Le Charivari" was created by the French journalist Charles Philipon in 1832. This page is from apprx 1840 and measures apprx 14-1/4" x 9-1/2" . Stamp in the upper margin a seal reads "Royal Timbre, 3c. Seine".
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