Lot #162: Framed Godey's Americanized Paris Fashions, dating to 1859

This item is an antique hand-colored fashion print from Godey's Americanized Paris Fashions, dating to 1859. It is a 19th-century Victorian fashion illustration that originally appeared in Godey’s Lady’s Book, a popular American women's magazine of the time. Product Details Source: Godey's Lady's Book, which regularly featured these "Americanized" versions of French fashion plates. Subject: Two Victorian ladies dressed in elaborate, mid-19th-century attire, common for these types of fashion plates. Medium: Original prints from this era were typically hand-colored steel engravings. Framing: This piece is housed in a deep, vintage wooden frame. Dimensions: 9X6 1/2 Pickup category timeslot {A}