Early Victorian Era Fashion Plate - May 1859 Peterson's Magazine

Early Victorian Era Fashion Plate - May 1859 Peterson's Magazine

Fashions for May

Fig 1 - Evening Dress of light summer silk, with twelve flounces, each trimmed with three rows of narrow ribbon. A new style bishop under-sleeve.

Fig 2 - Carriage Dress of striped silk, made with a double skirt. We give this costume, however, principally for the exquisite lace mantilla.