Our fashion print collection circa 1865: January

Plate 32. January 1865. Fig. a. Purple corded silk dress. The skirt is trimmed, en tablier, with bands of white plush and mother of pearl buttons, edged with a fluted ruffle. The corsage has a deep tail in back, and is trimmed to match the skirt. Curtainless bonnet of puffed white silk. Fig b. Cuir silk dresses, trimmed with thibet fringe. White velvet bonnet, trimmed with plumes, loops of green velvet, pink daisies, and blonde lace. Black velvet shawl embroidered with beads. Fig c. White corded-silk dress. The skirt has a crepe flounce, looped over with bands of white ribbon. The corsage is made with deep points both back and front; sleeves trimmed to match the skirt. Illusion veil, caught in front with a bunch of orange blossoms; the hair is rolled from the face, and arranged in a waterfall at the back. Fig. d. White satin dress, trimmed with a point applique lace flounce, headed by a quilling of white ribbon and chenille tassels. Illusion veil. The hair is rolled from the face, and dressed with a tuft of orange blossoms. Fig. e. Pink silk dress, trimmed with chenille fringe and a quilling of ribbon. Guimpe of white muslin, with long sleeves edged with a muslin ruff. Fig. f. Bright blue cashmere morning-robe, trimmed with white plush bands edged with black velvet. Underskirt tucked to the waist. White muslin waist, embroidered trim. Lace cap.