‘LA MODE ILLUSTREE’ c.1870

A very attractive late 19th century French fashion plate which was published by La Mode Illustrée (Paris: 1870). ‘La Mode Illustrée’ was one of the leading French fashion magazines of the late 19th century. It was published weekly and a had a circulation in excess of 20,000 copies per issue. Each copy came with a beautifully hand coloured plate displaying the latest clothing from one of the the leading Parisian fashion houses. This is an original steel engraving with original hand colour. Printed area is approximately 21cms by 30.4cms (including title and imprint). The engraving is in very good condition with decent margins. There are few very minor age stains. Click on image for a better view. Click on ‘Delivery Policy’ for postage costs. Guaranteed to be over 140 years old.