9 vols (split 4/5); quarto. Uniformly bound in modern half blue leather with fresh boards and fresh spines all with gilt in rule and gilt letters on a black leather label. All plates are protected by a thin tissue guard. Captioned in French. Most plates are in good condition. The bookplate of 'Charles G. King' on marbled endpapers. A superb set of French fashion plate from 'Les Modes Parisiennes', a monthly fashion magazine published from 1843 to 1875. The chief artist and illustrator, whose signature appears on most of the plates was François Claudius Compte-Calix (1813-1880), who also exhibited his paintings at the Paris Salon. Coloured plates in order: Volume 1. 1. A doting mother watches over her two young children, one of the small children fusses over a piece of clothing on the other. 2. A pair of ladies in fashionable evening gowns edged with decorative lace and with ribbons at the waist. 3. A pair of women wear formal evening gowns, both with delicately layered lace edging. One with tiny small bows and a split pink overdress. 4. A pair of young ladies in costume. One holds a large sun hat with black trimming, the other has black ribbons in her hair, and around her waist. 5. A pair of ladies in formal evening attire. One in soft pink, the other in white. They converse while standing at a mantlepiece. 6. A pair of ladies speak to one another in a drawing room, both wearing the very latest French fashions. One leans on the mantlepiece and listens to the other. 7. A gentleman is seen in formal evening attire, complete with white gloves and a top hat. He calls for a young lady dressed in a formal white evening gown, with layered lace decorations. She holds a small posy of flowers in her hands. 8. A pair of ladies look at each other resplendent in their formal evening gowns. Both hold small ornamental fans, both gowns are of the 'off the shoulder' variety. One gown is in a rich ruby-red colour. 9. A pair of young ladies dressed in their formal finery. Both have flowers in their hair, both carry small ornamental fans, and both dresses are layered with delicate lace decorations. One dress in white with embroidered flowers, the other dress in a lovely soft pink, interlaced with delicate bows. 10. A mother in a pretty blue dress turns away from her two small children, one of whom plays the piano, while the other looks on. 11. A lady in a mauve dress with a coloured silk wrap that is off her shoulders, looks at her companion, who has her back to her. She is in a brown dress with a symmetrical pattern. Both wear bonnets. 12. A pair of ladies converse in a drawing room. One wears a grey layered dress with a prettily coloured shawl, and the other looks on in a black and blue broad striped dress. 13. A young lady is seen in a lovely, elegant white layered bridal dress, accompanied by a close relative by her side. 14. A lady and a gentleman admire a scenic view from a coastal balcony. She is in a flowing hooped dress, with a dark shawl and a parasol. He with a walking cane, a silk top hat and a plain waistcoat beneath his topcoat. 15. A pair of young ladies gossip in a formal garden setting; one in a predominately white dress; the other in a pretty pink striped lace top, with a red a pink tartan design on her dress. 16. A young mother lays out upon a chair stacked with cushions, while a nanny or servant brings her young infant to her outstretched arms. 17. A pair of young ladies peer out of a door; one in a layered dress of yellow and her companion in a green layered dress with a green tartan design. 18. A mother tenderly kisses her young daughter as she approaches her 'First Communion' in church. The young girl is in a pretty layered white dress with a long veil, a nun stands behind them both. 19. Two ladies converse in a drawing room. Both wear bonnets, and have layered dresses - one wears a pretty shawl. 20. Two young ladies are seen in the latest fashions; one in an attractive light-coloured layered dress with repeat circular edging; the other in a darker layered dress with a repeat design at its edges. 21. A mother or guardian looks out over a balcony in a green layered dress with check trimmings, her two young children are dressed in the latest children's fashions. One holds a Chinese lantern in her hand. 22. A young lady is seen in a grey layered dress with lace edges; an older lady looks on in a yellow and black patterned dress, she wears a black shawl around her shoulders. 23. A young lady is seen in the latest riding attire, she has a young boy next to her in britches and boots, with a blue coat, a riding crop and a hat. 24. A young lady in a pink gingham dress holds a large straw hat in one hand, and a fashionable small parasol in the other as she stares into the river from the safety of the riverbank. Next to her sits a man holding a fishing rod, and holding a straw boater hat. 25. A pair of young women talk and stroll around the grounds of a large park, dressed in the latest French fashions. 26. A pair of young ladies step out in their finest attire to go for a walk or go into town. One is seen in an attractive power blue dress; her companion is in a pretty fawn-coloured dress with a floral pattern. She wears a black lace shawl. Both wear matching bonnets and gloves. 27. A young lady talks to a small green parakeet perched on her fingers, while another woman looks on with one hand on her hip, and the other holds a small parasol. 28. A pair of ladies, with their backs to the viewer, stand and look out over a terrace. They see a passing passenger train passing over a large viaduct. Both ladies carry a parasol. 29. A pair of young ladies are seen in formal evening attire, probably at a local ball. Flowers adorn their hair, and they wear formal white gloves. One looks down at a fallen bouquet. They are in a garden setting. 30. A lady sits in a lovely blue velvet upholstered chair, conversing with a friend who stands beside her, one hand on her hip, the other resting on the chair. 31. Two young ladies are dressed in the latest up-to-date French fashions. One in a light grey lace patterned dress, the other in a green and white striped dress - embellished with large decorative bows. 32. A pair of young ladies are in their formal 'off the shoulder' layered evening gowns of the purest white. Both wear evening gloves, and one has a small fan in her hand. 33. A pair of young ladies look at a decorative oriental flower pot that stands between them. Both are in layered dresses; one white, covered with little blue stars; the other in a darker dress with green fringes. 34. A pair of young ladies stand stiffly and formally in their respective dresses of white and light green. A small covered table stands between them. 35. A young mother in a lovely green dress looks upon her two young children as they gaze at a white swan in a pond. The young girl is in a gingham dress, while her sibling is in a striking blue tunic and hat. 36. Two ladies meet and converse in a library room. One dressed in a white dress with a pretty repeat floral pattern, she leans her right arm on a chair. Her friend is in a dress of light brown, with yellow gloves and a lace bonnet. 37. Two young ladies converse in a drawing room - one leans a chair towards herself, and the other leans on a covered table with a lamp on it. 38. A lady in a black layered dress with green trim, looks out of a window, while her companion looks at her in a plain white check dress. 39. A young lady is dressed in a brown dress with coloured trim, she wears a white lace shawl and a bonnet. Her friend wears a pretty white dress with a matching cape and overdress. 40. A man and a woman meet in a formal garden setting; he wears a frock coat, and gloves, with a walking stick, and has his top hat on a chair. She wears a layered dress of a light brown check with floral trim. 41. Two ladies stand in a large porch. One is in a lovely dress of viridian green with large bow ties at the neck, and with a bonnet; the other stands next to her in a pink and white striped dress with a repeated motif with a matching bow at the waist. 42. Two young ladies stand and talk in front of a large ornate mirror. One lady wears a white dress with a black overdress with a scollop pattern running its length; the other lady is in a fetching dress of alternate stripes of royal blue and fawn check. 43. A set of ladies heads (6) displaying the latest French fashions for headwear. 44. A pair of ladies out walking with long dresses and matching mantles - one appears to be trimmed with brown fur. 45. Two ladies are seen outdoors. One in a light brown dress with a black lace-edged mantle, the other in a blue and black striped dress with a black mantle. Both wear gloves and bonnets. 46. One young lady wears a lovely royal blue dress with small black stripes - her friend wears a light grey dress with stripes and floral decoration. 47. A lady sits on a chaise longue, in a pretty blue dress, with a white fur muff that rests in her bap. She looks at her companion who stands looking into a large mirror in a charcoal and black trimmed dress. 48. A trio of young children set out for a walk in the latest fashionable attire. The older of the two boys carries a walking stick and links arms with his younger sister, who walks in a blue dress, with a black mantle and a brown fur muff. 49. A pair of young women peer out at an opera from a private box. Both have flowers in their hair and wear formal gloves. One is in a light grey dress, and the other is in a soft pink dress. 50. A wife looks as if she is trying to explain something to her her husband. She sits in a chair in a billowing brown dress - the husband looks on while he leans on a mantlepiece in a white tie and tails, complete with white gloves and a top hat. 51. Two ladies chat in a drawing room; one in a mauve dress, the other in a dark green dress, with a large pink bow at her throat. 52. A young bride in all her finery stands beside her mother, who is dressed in an emerald green dress with a black shawl around her shoulders. An expectant footman hovers in the background. 53. Two young ladies converse by a table with a large vase of flowers on it. One lady wears a formal pink gown with white and black lace trim; the other wears a formal gown of black with a white pattern running through it. Both wear formal evening gloves and have flowers arranged in their hair. 54. A young lady in a formal layered and patterned gown adjusts a bracelet at her wrist. Her companion looks at herself in a mirror. She wears a formal gown decorated with large striped bows. 55. A young lady stares straight at the viewer in a fawn-coloured silk dress with black stripes - large bow ties at her throat; her friend wears a green silk dress with large lace cuffs and also has a large bow tied at her throat. 56. A pair of young ladies converse with each other during a formal house ball. One wears a striking red gown with lace trim; the other in a white gown trimmed with horizontal red stripes. 57. A pair of young ladies are seen at a costume ball. One wears a court jester-type hat with a small bell attached; a layered gown with a repeated motif. Her companion wears a gown of stiff lace, edged in pink and with small flowers. She wears a 'beauty spot' and carries a small fan. 58. A group of young women talk and meet in a public space. One wears a striking orange-red mantle and matching hood over her white dress; her companion wears a layered pink and light grey dress with a large pure white shawl. Two ladies are in the background. 59. Two ladies talk between a chair and a mirror. One is in a black dress with black lace trim, complimented by a large white bow tied at her throat; her friend is in a moss green dress with a large pink striped bow tied at her throat. Both wear bonnets. 60. A pair of young ladies in formal evening attire. One wears a gown of pure white with horizontal black stripes, and matching bows; the other wears a blue gown edged with a floral lace design. She carries a small folded fan in her left hand. 61. A pair of young ladies stand beside a table with an open cabinet on top of it. One lady holds a small object taken from the cabinet, in a dress of royal blue with black stripes, white lace cuffs and a bonnet; her companion wears a dress of dark material, embellished with a repeat floral motif running its length. 62. A pair of young attend a formal ball in their finest outfits trimmed with decorative lace and complete with white gloves and ribbons. 63. A loving mother looks on at her three infants, who watch small songbirds in an indoor cage. The infants are seen in the finest and latest French fashions. 64. A pair of older ladies display the latest fashions from France. One stands in front of a mirror in a burgundy check dress and a white bonnet; the other lady is in a brown dress with simple decoration - she plays with a small pet dog, who stands on a small chair. 65. Two young ladies wear ball gowns. One is in a layered caramel-coloured gown with a floral repeat motif; the other is in a layered gown of pure white with alternate black bows and pink diamond designs running horizontally. 66. An attractive montage of the latest hairstyles for ladies of fashion. 67. A lady in a blue dress, with darker horizontal stripes looks out of a window, while her friend looks on in her dress of light brown with a repeat floral design. A black shawl is draped over a chair that lies between them both. 68. A young bride, seen in her lovely pure white layered wedding dress with a long flowing lace veil, receives a kiss on the forehead from her mother, who wears a blue layered dress with black lace trim. 69. A pair of young women meet in a parkland, wearing dresses of purple and sunflower yellow respectively. 70. A fiancee looks at her fiance wearing a bottle green dress; he looks down at a small dog at his feet. He wears a frock coat, waistcoat, and gloves, and carries a walking stick and top hat. 71. A mother and child in their finest attire attending no doubt the young girl's 'first communion'. 72. A young lady wears a hooped dress of rose-coloured red, with a floral design, and black trim; her friend wears a pretty black coloured dress with blue bows and blue trim. 73. **An uncoloured folding illustration depicting 6 young ladies parading the latest Paris fashions. 74. A pair of young children (one holding a hoop for bowling) look at a white swan preening itself near them in a pond. The children's mother looks on indulgently. 75. A pair of ladies stand by an open window, seen in their dresses of a light brown check, and a black layered dress with an attractive multi-coloured trim. 76. Two young ladies converse in a formal drawing room; one in a layered dress with a floral trim; the other in a green striped dress. She points to something on her wrist. 77. A pair of ladies standing next to a wooden terrace. One in a layered green patterned dress, with a large white shawl and a green striped parasol in her hand; the other in a pretty white layered dress with a repeated floral pattern. Both have large bows tied around their necks. 78. Two young women stand in an outdoor portico; one in a buttercup yellow dress; the other in a rose pink layered dress with a black lace shawl and an open parasol. 79. A pair of young ladies stop and smell some flowers. One in a white dress with matching small bows; the other in a light-coloured layered dress with lace trim and floral motifs. 80. Two ladies look out beneath an awning wearing their lovely fashionable dresses. One in pink with darker stripes, the other in white with a light mauve trim and a repeat floral design. 81. A young couple is seen in their finery; she in black riding attire, with a black veiled top hat, gloves and a riding crop; he in a frock coat, a patterned, coloured waistcoat, cane and silk top hat. 82. A pair of young ladies, looking beautiful in their respective ball gowns, take in the evening air in the gardens where a ball is being held. 83. A young woman sits in a garden chair and reads a book; her friend stands next to her and looks on. 84. A mother with her two young children. One holds a hoop (for bowling) and wears a pretty bonnet tied with pink ribbons; her sibling carries a decorative straw hat in her right hand. The mother looks on with a finger raised to her lips as if to motion them to be quiet(er). 85. Two young ladies are seen outdoors; one in a pretty layered soft pink dress; the other in a powder blue dress with small horizontal white stripes and a repeat floral design. 86. A young girl wears a white dress with lace and magenta-coloured bows; her friend looks at her in a white and pale blue dress with black trimming and a black floral design. 87. A young woman gazes into the distance via a small pair of binoculars. She wears a pretty blue layered dress with with a black and white top, trimmed with lace. Her companion wears a white layered dress with the palest of pink horizontal stripes. She also wears a black shawl. 88. Two women stand outside, by a portico. One wears a layered light blue check design dress, with a lace overlay decorated with black squares; her companion wears a layered dress with pink stripes and floral motifs. She also drapes a black shawl over her arm. 89. A pair of ladies stand at the top of steps and gaze out onto a garden wearing the finest French fashions. One lady wears a plain white dress with a repeat pattern, finished off with three blue bows; her friend in an attractive layered dress of white, with dark caramel brown horizontal bands, and small brown polka dots sandwiched in between the dress layers. Large pink ribbons extend over her hat. 90. A lady carries a small tray with a glass and spoon on it. She wears a light brown dress with thin black stripes; her companion wears a layered dress of many colours with a nice repeat design. She also wears a black mantle. 91. A lady, who rests a hand on a red velvet upholstered chair, is depicted in a check-designed dress with a large white bow at her throat. Her companion beside her is in a light blue dress with a horizontal patterned trim. She also has a large white bow at her throat. 92. A pair of ladies look at each other in their finery. One in a light grey and brown striped dress; the other in a light mauve layered dress, edged with white lace. She wears a black shawl. 93. A pair of ladies in a dark blue dress with a black mantelet, and a beige coloured dress with darker brown trim, with a multi-coloured mantelet respectively. Both wear bonnets. 94. Two women stand on a terrace overlooking a town wearing the latest French fashions of a lovely bottle green dress furnished with black dots, and a beige and brown layered dress with a matching top, both with lace cuffs. 95. **An uncoloured folding illustration depicting 6 young ladies parading the latest Paris fashions. 96. A young lady in a dark dress embraces a young girl, who wears a pretty green dress with a pale pink ribboned bonnet. A friend stands to one side in a brown dress with a dark mantelet. A fur muff sits on top of a small footstool. 97. Two women are seen in dark dresses; one in a purple layered dress with wide black trim and a bright yellow bow at her throat; her companion in a dark-coloured dress with a black mantelet, with a large blue bow tied at her throat. 98. A young lady stands in an attractive patterned viridian green dress holding some embroidery, while her friend stands next to her in a purple dress with a pale yellow bow at her throat. 99. A mother or nanny and two young children go for a walk in woodland. A coachman stands in the background. One young girl is seen in an electric blue dress with a white lace bonnet and a muff, the other sibling is in a black dress with a lace collar and cuffs. A splash of red colour adorns her hat. 100. A young bride is seen in a layered white bridal gown, she stands next to her older sister, who is dressed in mauve and purple. 101. A pair of fashionable young women stand in a library; one holds a small book in her hand, while the other gazes fondly at the chosen book. 102. A pair of women are seen in a private box at either the theatre or at the opera. Both are in lovely formal attire. One holds a small pair of binoculars to her eyes, the other gazes out at the people below. 103. A pair of friends converse in a room, with a chair between them. One wears a plain dark green dress, while the other is seen in a brown dress with polka dots and a black mantelet. She has a lovely pale pink bow at her throat. 104. A pair of ladies, one seated, one standing in a room. The lady seated is in a dress that has a 'Greek key' design - she holds a feather fan in her hand. Her companion stands in a dark green dress, her hands are enclosed in a brown muff. 105. Two young ladies in evening gowns; one in a pale pink layered gown, the other in a pure white layered gown with pretty bows. 106. A couple prepares to go out. The gentleman is formally attired in white tie and tails - he holds a top hat. His wife is depicted in a dark-layered dress with a floral design. Volume 2. 107. Two sisters prepare to go out. An adoring younger sister hangs on to the arm of her older sister. They are shown in dresses of light green and brown respectively. 108. A pair of young ladies converse near a fireplace. One young lady in a blue dress with a scarlet top holds a pair of fire tongs in her right hand. Her friend wears a black dress with a white bonnet. 109. Two young ladies are seen in formal evening attire. One is in a simple light grey gown with a repeat pattern, her companion in a pink underdress with a velvet bottle green mantelet trimmed in pink. She holds a fan. 110. Two young ladies in formal evening attire. One is dressed in a pale blue gown with matching bows and a white lace overlay; the other is in a buttercup yellow gown. 111. A pair of young girls dressed in pretty, colourful peasant costumes - one Swiss, the other Algerian. In a formal setting. 112. A young lady in a pink dress with a split front showing white lace holds a small model chalet; her companion looks at her in a simple plain black layered dress. In the foreground, a young girl holds up a doll for them to look at. 113. Two young women in evening gowns of soft pink and grey with black lace respectively. One holds a lace handkerchief, the other a closed fan. 114. A young girl wears a white evening gown (now discoloured over time) - she also wears a nice orange-red hat with tassels. Her companion wears a dark blue dress with a pale pink hat and matching ribbon. 115. A young bride wears a lovely white wedding gown with matching bows with a long lace veil. Her sibling wears an attractive green dress with repeat floral motifs and elongated bows. She wears a white bonnet. 116. A loving couple is seen together; he in formal white tie and tails, and holding his top hat; she is in an elegant white gown (now discoloured over time). She holds a delicate posy of flowers. 117. Two friends are seen in attractive gowns and dresses. One is helping put a white glove on the hand of the other. One gown is pale pink with white lace decoration; the other dress is light blue with a darker blue stripe with floral decoration. 118. A pair of ladies tour an art gallery; one is seen in a green dress and mantelet; the other bin a grey-mauve dress with matching fringes and bonnet. 119. Two ladies walk about town in their fashionable dresses. One is light grey, with a light green mantelet with black lace trimmings; the other a cream and green dress with a light beige mantelet. 120. An older sister kisses her younger sister on the forehead and takes her hand in hers. A much younger sibling has a guiding hand on her shoulder. 121. A young pair of ladies meet outside in their attractive day dresses. One is in an overlay of custard yellow with fringes and a dress of pale blue; the other is in a light mauve dress and light green mantelet, with black lace trim. 122. A pair of sisters discuss some topic contained on sheets of paper held by one; there is a much younger boy in the foreground wearing pale yellow attire with a matching cape - he holds a toy rifle in his left hand. 123. A pair of sisters converse in a drawing room by a piano. One wears a pale pink dress with a black lace overlay, the other in a green and white striped dress. 124. A young lady stands in her black riding dress, complete with hat, veil and riding crop and addresses her companion, who sits on a green wooden bench wearing a pretty pale pink dress, trimmed in matching lace. 125. A pair of young ladies stand in a doorway, one points towards an ominously dark sky away to her right, she is in a brown dress with a plain pattern at the front, and her companion is about to unfurl her umbrella - she is in a lovely pale blue dress. 126. Two young ladies stop and stand beneath a stone monument. One is seen in an attractive layered lace and fabric dress, with a pretty matching bow and bonnet; her friend is in a white layered dress with a lace trim (now discoloured by time) and wears a matching pale pink bonnet and bow. 127. A pair of ladies pause on a terrace that overlooks a lake. One is in an elegant dress of a pale caramel colour; her companion in a pink and white dress with wavy lines - she also wears a black lace shawl. 128. Two friends pause beneath a large stone urn filled with ornamental flowers. One stands in a mainly white dress, finished with pretty pale blue patterns; the other sits in a light brown and white striped dress, with a darker brown mantelet. She holds a handkerchief in her lap. 129. A pair of Christian ladies are inside a church. One kneels with an open prayerbook, and the other stands at her side holding a closed prayerbook. 130. Two women stand on a terrace that overlooks the sea with sailing boats in the background. One is in a pale orange dress wearing a pale green bonnet and matching bow; the other is in a white and powder blue patterned dress, with long matching ribbons. 131. Two ladies gossip on the grounds of a public building. One wears a light blue layered dress, with a white patterned shawl, and her friend in a long white dress with a pale pink mantelet. She holds a parasol. 132. A young courting couple is seen taking the country air. He with a black frock coat, walking stick and top hat; she in a lovely white layered dress and a stunning red shawl. 133. Two young maidens attend a formal ball and wear appropriate fashionable gowns to best effect. One pale pink, the other purest white. 134. A young lady is wearing a corn-coloured dress with a white 'snake-like' design running the length of the dress, and wears a pink bonnet; her friend wears a white and pink dress, with a pale yellow bonnet. 135. A young mother sits in a chair with an open flower book in her lap. Her young daughter looks adoringly at her, while her young brother assiduously attends to the Venetian blind behind them. 136. Two young women admire flowers grown in a pot plant. One lady is hatless and is seen in a pretty pink and white layered check dress, the other in a power blue layered dress with a white (now discoloured) shawl. 137. Two ladies are seen under a floral arch in a garden. One lady reclines in a chair wearing a white layered dress, with a pink shawl wrapped around her shoulders; her friend stands beside her in a moss green layered dress and mantelet. 138. A pair of young ladies converse in the gardens of a large house. One holds a parasol and is in a beige dress with a large light blue overlay; her companion is in a grey dress with black horizontal strips, and she wears a green overlay. 139. A pair of attractive young women look straight at the viewer, as they stand on a terrace overlooking a lake. One is bare-headed and wears an elegant dress of green and white strips, with lace trim; the other wears a bonnet, a large black lace mantelet and a pretty layered pink and white checked dress. 140. A young lady sits at a desk with a writing bureau on it, she holds a quill pen in her hand. She looks elegant in a light grey dress, edged in black. A friend stands behind her in a dress of pale pink, with a white top, and a matching pink bonnet. 141. A pair of fashionable young ladies open and admire the contents of a jewellery box. One is in a dress of blue with a Greek key design running its length; the other holds an object in her hands dressed in a lovely dress of floral design with caramel-coloured strips, with white lace cuffs and gloves. 142. Two young ladies appear to be confiding confidences to each other; One sits on a chaise-longue in an attractive pink and white striped dress; her companion stands and leans in in a pale green dress with a light grey mantelet. 143. A pair of women converse standing by a piano. One has her hand lightly on the piano keys in a dress of pink; her friend has an elbow resting on the piano in a lovely dress of grey and caramel-coloured alternate stripes, complete with repeat tied bows. 144. Two ladies meet in front of a cabinet that houses books and a mirror. One lady sits with an open book in her lap in a peppermint green and white striped dress; the other stands by in a pink fabric dress with long white sleeves and top. 145. Two women stand by a table with an open box on it. One woman is in a colourful striped dress; the other is in a plain lime green dress with darker green horizontal stripes. 146. Two women gaze outdoors - one leans against the back of a chair in a dress of blue-grey with a brown mantelet; the other stands beside her with a hand on a rail in a bottle-green dress. Both wear bonnets. 147. Two women chat in a room with a pink mantlepiece with an ornate clock on top. One stands with one hand behind her back in a light grey dress; her companion faces her in a sand-coloured dress with a dark blue mantelet. 148. A lovely young girl seen in a splendid floral and blue striped dress, complete with white gloves, and a pretty white veil, is taking instruction from another older lady dressed in a green and brown dress. 149. Two young ladies link arms as they walk on the grounds of a large house. Both are seen in the latest French fashions. 150. Two ladies pause by a stone monument on the grounds of a large public building (seen in the background). One wears a striking red velvet bonnet, matched with an over-dress of blue and fawn. Her companion is in a dress of light brown with a large check pattern, she also wears a large black mantelet. 151. Two ladies are seen in a drawing room dressed in the attire of the latest fashions - in fetching colours and designs. 152. A pair of ladies pause on the steps of a building, both wearing the latest French fashions of the day. 153. A pair of infants play in lovely appropriate apparel, while their mother looks on indulgently. 154. Two ladies are seen to good effect in their ball gown finery. The gowns are complete with floral arrangements, large bows, brooches and fine white gloves and fans. *(one has been discoloured over time) 155. A young bride in her elegant gown is accompanied by her mother in a grape-coloured dress with a black lace mantelet. She holds a small book in her hand. 156. A pair of ladies console themselves in a drawing room. One in a brown dress; the other in a blue dress with a light grey mantelet. 157. Two young maidens chatter in their fine formal evening attire. One holds a small posy of flowers - the other holds a small fan. 158. One lady adjusts her attire in a mirror (brown dress), while her companion looks on to mark the adjustment (grey dress). 159. A pair of young ladies are seen at a formal dance; both have flowers in their hair, wear white gloves and wear pretty gowns for the occasion. 160. One lady passes a document, taken from a folder on an adjacent table to her friend, who is already in possession of a document and is avidly reading it. One lady wears a striking red velvet dress. 161. A young couple converse. The man is in formal evening attire of white tie and tails, the woman in an elegant gown of white with patterned pink stripes. 162. A lady reclines in a comfortable chair in a well-decorated parlour seen in a lovely multi-coloured striped dress; her companion stands close by in a bottle-green dress. 163. A pair of friends are seen in fine expensive gowns fit for any formal occasion. One is in the purest white - the other in a soft powder blue with white lace. 164. A young woman stares straight at the viewer in a library setting in a plain green dress and a white bonnet; her companion looks at her in a dress of the lightest mauve with white patterns. She wears a matching bonnet. 165. A pair of young children are seen with their mother or older sister. The young girl is in a blue striped dress with a blue and white matching top; the young boy wears a mauve suit with a wide-brimmed hat. 166. A pair of young ladies are dressed for a formal evening out. One in a layered gown of white gauze material; her companion in a pink patterned gown with an emerald green fur trimmed mantelet. 167. Two sisters are seen together. One stands and adjusts the lovely yellow bow for her bonnet; the other sits with a lace handkerchief in her hand, and the other hand rests under her chin. 168. A pair of young ladies confer; one in a lovely layered white dress - she holds a small fan; her friend is seen in a dress with a floral pattern with a peppermint green stripe. She also wears a black lace mantelet. 169. A pair of young ladies are seen in their formal evening gowns. One in a gown of layered pink fabric; the other in a white layered gown with lots of small bows. 170. Ladies meet at the foot of some steps. One in a totally grey coloured dress and long matching mantelet; the other in a pink striped dress and a blue-green fabric mantelet. 171. A young child provokes a parrot on a perch with the handle end of her parasol, her friends look on in amusement. 172. A pair of attractive young ladies in formal evening gowns. One in a pretty layered ensemble of white and coloured lace - the other in a plain layered gown. 173. A pair of ladies are seen in their fine evening gowns, complete with gloves and fans. 174. Two women meet by a bench under a tree in a garden. One is seen in a celadon green dress and a pink bonnet and bow; her friend is in a lilac and pale yellow striped dress, with a black lace mantelet, and a bonnet of yellow with a matching bow. 175. A mother is seen with her two young children; the young boy raises his hat aloft, while his sister holds her mother's hand, and holds a bowling hoop in the other. 176. A mother and her child are seen in church, the mother is perhaps signing a marriage register(?) with a priest looking on. (The bride's pretty white dress has been discoloured over time.) 177. A dashing young couple is seen at the racecourse. He gallantly holds her parasol over her head so she does not get sunburnt - she is in a patterned dress of pink with lots of tassels attached. 178. A pair of fashionable ladies converse on a terrace overlooking a harbour and a village. One lady sports a parasol and a green mantelet; the other has her hands on a chair, in a pretty assemble of light blue and corn yellow diagonal stripes. 179. Two ladies meet under an awning by a lake. Both are seen in attractive long-layered dresses (one has become discoloured over time). 180. A pair of young women stop under the shade of a tree and watch an elderly couple pass by. One is in a lovely bisque-coloured dress; her companion is in a blue-grey layered dress, complete with a parasol and a lovely coloured shawl. 181. A pair of young ladies stare at some object in the distance. One in a buttercup yellow and white (discoloured) dress and mantelet; the other in a pink patterned dress with an olive-coloured mantelet with a fringe. 182. A lady admires her form in a mirror, while her friend looks on beside her. 183. Two young ladies stare intently at the viewer. One in a mauve layered dress, the other in a lovely white (discoloured) layered dress. 184. A young lady in a long brown dress is seen with her pet dog; her companion is in a striking black, green, blue and red check and striped dress with a colourful patterned shawl. 185. Two ladies converse outdoors on a veranda. One in a pretty powder blue dress, trimmed in lace; her friend in a white chiffon dress with small white polka dots with lace trim. 186. A mother is seen in a dress shop, admiring a white cap with an attractive red trim. The sales assistant looks on expectantly. A young girl stands at her mother's feet in fashionable attire for the young. 187. A couple takes a stroll through the woods - he in the gentleman's latest fashions - her in a lovely white chiffon dress with tiny floral designs. He carries a large-brimmed hat and walking stick, she carries a folded parasol. 188. A pair of young ladies look at an object away in the distance. One lady stands in a lovely red and white check dress with a long white shawl with long tassels. Her companion sits beside her in a light green dress, with pure white cuffs. Both ladies wear bonnets. 189. Two young ladies observe a gathering of people at a distance. One in a light blue and soft pink taffeta dress; the other in an attractive buttercup yellow dress with floral decorations. 190. Two fine young ladies walk outdoors dressed in the latest French fashions designed in Paris. 191. A young mother stands and reads a book while her two young children play at her feet. The young boy is in a fetching sand-coloured suit with white trim and a matching hat. He holds a toy rifle. The young girl is in a pretty blue dress with a white underlay. She picks dainty flowers. 192. Two ladies stop and pause by a female statue set on a plinth. One is seen in a pale pink dress, with a long white shawl; the other in dressed in a lovely layered dress with a floral trim. One sports a pretty bonnet, the other a lace cap. 193. Two ladies peer out at something through a barred window. The lady at the front is in a dress of white with a pale blue pattern; the other lady, standing behind her, is in a white layered dress (sadly discoloured now) with a pink shawl and a matching pink bonnet. 194. Two ladies stop to pick some grapes on a vine growing on a pergola. The lading picking the grapes is seen in a dress of turquoise and yellow with a short black coat; her friend in a dress of pale purple holds a multi-coloured shawl in one hand. 195. A lady rests her foot lightly on a cushion on the floor. She is clothed in a pretty lilac and white striped dress. Her friend is in a bottle green dress, with a multi-coloured, patterned shawl. 196. Two ladies hear the sharp crack of thunder as a storm rages outside. One grips a chair and lifts her eyes to the heavens. Her companion, stands beside her in a dress of the palest grey, with white cuffs and a pale pink bonnet. 197. An older sister walks with her younger sibling in a garden. One is dressed from head to foot in a black lace and taffeta layered dress; the other in a pretty check dress with a fetching white top, with a matching bonnet. 198. Two friends are seen in the latest French fashions - one in a ruby red dress; the other in a dark green dress with black lace trim. 199. A pair of ladies admire a pair of portrait miniatures each holds in their hands. One is in a dress of lovely green taffeta with a long black lace trim at the front; the other is in a dress of grey taffeta with a chocolate brown tassel fringed shawl. 200. Two ladies converse in a room divided by a chair. One is seen in a blue dress with a black mantelet; the other in a dress of emerald green with a horizontal black lace stripe. 201. Two women are seen in their finery - one in a light blue dress with a large brown mantelet with a dark lace trim - her companion in a dress of pale salmon pink with a bottle green mantelet with matching tassels. 202. Two ladies walk by a river, dressed for the outdoors in dresses of green and light brown, with brown and blue mantelets and bonnets. 203. A pair of friends stand and admire a framed painting standing on an easel. 204. Two ladies stand by a piano ready to play with open sheet music. One is in an eye-catching red dress - the other in a striking green layered dress. 205. A mother tends to her two young children outdoors. The young boy trails a wooden toy soldier on a horse (now on its side). 206. One young lady seems to confide in something personal to her friend. One is in a black patterned dress with a burgundy mantelet; the other in a dress of blue, with lovely layers. 207. Two ladies stand in a drawing room. One is dressed for the cold outdoors in a ruby red dress with a brown fur-trimmed long mantelet - her companion is in a blue dress with black lace trim. Both wear bonnets. 208. A lady sits and paints at a table in a purple taffeta dress with a pure white underlay. Her friend stands behind her with a look of admiration on her face, dressed in bottle green with a black mantelet. 209. Two ladies are dressed for a formal evening with friends. Both wear pretty 'off the shoulder' gowns of various colours and fabrics. 210. A mother turns over a page of sheet music for her young daughter, who stands at the piano. A younger sibling sits on a chair and listens. 211. A young couple watches their pet kitten play with a long piece of pink ribbon. He is seen in formal evening attire of white tie and tails- She is in a light blue dress with a white lace underlay, trimmed in with black lace. 212. A pair of ladies look delightful as they gossip in their glorious evening gowns. One holds an ornamental fan. Volume 3. 213. A couple looks resplendent in their lovely formal evening attire. 214. Two young ladies attend a ball in their lovely ball gowns of striking colours and delicate fabrics. 215. A mother stands in front of a mirror and adjusts her large bow that attaches her bonnet; her children are dressed in the amazing up-to-the-minute French fashions for children. 216. A young lady admires a strand of delicate black lace that forms part of her cap; her friend looks on with her hands on her hips. 217. Two women are seen in large flowing dresses of brown and lilac. Both have matching white bonnets and large bows. 218. A pair of ladies look exquisite in their beautiful, vividly coloured ball gowns. 219. A lady is seen in a white dress with a short green top coat, a pink bodice, gloves, a hat and a riding crop. Her friend is dressed in a lacy bodice, a black overdress adorned with golden stars and horizontal stripes, an underdress of pale green with large gold stars and other decorations. 220. A pair of ladies walk through an enclosed botanical garden dressed in their evening finery of embellished white and yellow gowns. 221. A mother (or nanny) sits in a large flowing brown taffeta dress with an expensively clothed infant sitting on her lap. An older sibling stands by and watches small songbirds flutter around in a cage. 222. One lady wears an evening gown of stiff layered white lace with an underdress of peppermint green stripes; her companion is seen in a black stiff lace layered gown with pretty leaf decorations. 223. Two women wear large flowing dresses of pale grey and green respectively. Both wear matching mantles. 224. A young bride is seen in her delightful and attractive purest white wedding dress; she is accompanied by a female sibling in a purple layered dress with black trim and white lace cuffs. 225. Two women in dresses of pale grey check and a black pattern, and a dress of black and dark burgundy respectively. 226. A young girl is dressed in pure white and is reading from a book (the child's first communion perhaps?). An older sibling stands beside her in a fawn check dress with alternate stripes and patterns. It comes with a pretty mantelet. 227. Two women look out into the distance outdoors in dresses with bustles. One wears a large black mantelet with black trim and the other a purple mantelet with black lace and trim. 228. **An uncoloured folding illustration depicting 5 attractive young ladies parading the latest Paris fashions. 229. A montage of ladies fashion accessories; bonnets, puffed sleeves, ribbons, lace collars etc. 230. A mother watches over her young children at play in a lovely green floral patterned dress. She holds a parasol up against the worst of the sun. 231. A young lady in a pale pink dress reads from a book; her friend stands next to her in a lovely dress with horizontal multi-coloured stripes, with a matching top. 232. A young lady wears a delicate ball gown, and on her arm is her companion in a light brown walking dress with a large matching mantelet. 233. A montage of the latest hat accessories for women. 234. A young maiden bends over to smell a flower in a pretty caramel-coloured dress; her companion stands close by in a large layered chocolate brown dress. 235. Two ladies stop in a garden setting. One in a lovely flowing turquoise dress with black decoration; the other in a grey stripe dress with a white lace top. 236. A montage of ladies umbrellas and a feathered fan. 237. Two young children play alongside a walled pool. The mother stands close by but with her back to them. 238. A young lady is seen in riding attire, complete with a silk hat, turquoise veil and riding crop; her friend is wearing a lovely brown overdress with lovely green patterns, and a lace white layered underdress. 239. A pair of young ladies peer over the edge of the terrace wall. Both wear fantastic evening gowns of delicate fabric and gorgeous colours. 240. A montage of the latest fashion accessories for women. 241. A young lady is seen with her suitor. He wears a dark frock coat and holds a top hat. She is seen in a delicate white lace dress with layers and lovely lilac bows for decoration. She also wears a lovely hat. 242. Two ladies peer over a walled terrace. Both are dressed in lovely flowing dresses of pale lilac and a pretty multi-coloured check pattern. 243. One lady sits on a chair in a blue-grey dress that is adorned with large bows; her companion stands beside her in a layered dress of purple with a trim. Both wear bonnets. 244. Two ladies are seen outdoors in walking dresses of a light brown (with a check pattern), and mauve with pink trim. 245. A montage of the latest fashion accessories for women. 246. Two ladies are seen outdoors in walking dresses of a pale grey with a mauve trim, and a pale blue dress with a Greek key style pattern running down the front. 247. A mother and her two young offspring are seen on a terrace hard by a pagoda-style building, that overlooks the sea. The children look charming in the latest fashions. 248. Two young ladies attend a formal gathering dressed in their finest evening attire, complete with gloves and fans. 249. A pair of women in a room, one leans against a chair, dressed in an attractive dress of the palest green with lovely lace trim and large bows; her friend is in a pale pink dress with a matching mantelet. 250. A pair of young women gaze out into the distance. One sits and the other stands. One in a pale green dress with a slightly darker trim; the other in a blue-grey dress with an attractive floral pattern. 251. Two women sample the night air. One in a pale yellow dress with black horizontal stripes; the other in a purple striped dress with a large white lace mantelet, and a large purple bow. 252. Two ladies walk in a garden in pretty dresses of the very latest French fashions. 253. A young mother gazes down at her two young children. The boy holds a garden rake, while his sister carries a watering can. 254. Two women in a room, one has her back to the viewer in a white dress with a mauve 'zig-zag' pattern and a black cape with matching lace trim; her companion is in a white layered dress with black lace trim and a blue flower pattern. 255. A pair of women in attractive gowns; one of white with lace trim, tied at the waist with a large pink bow; the other a multi-layered dress of pale blue with white trim. 256. A pair of ladies seen in striking walking day dresses - both of a lovely design and with beautiful colouration. 257. A young lady in a purple dress with a black trim that accentuates her very tiny waist; her companion is seen n a day dress of light brown with a black mantelet with matching trim. 258. **An uncoloured folding illustration depicting 5 attractive young ladies parading the latest Paris fashions. 259. Two young children are dressed in the very latest styles for their ages, while their young mother looks on. 260. A young bride is fitted out in her long white bridal gown, with a long flowing veil. Her mother is seen beside her in a dark blue dress with patterning at the front - she wears gloves and a bonnet. 261. A lady is dressed in a wide striped dress of black and grey with white lace cuffs; her companion is in a layered dress of mauve with black trim and a black lace shawl. 262. Ladies are seen in walking day dresses of brown and lilac with black patterned mantelets. 263. Ladies in formal evening gowns of white with pink bows and royal blue respectively. 264. A pair of ladies in large hooped day dresses; one with a pale green trim, the other in black with a matching trim with white fringes. 265. Two ladies in a day room; one wears a hooped dress of charcoal grey with a large fur-lined mantelet of a rich ruby red; her companion in a dress of magenta with dark patterned trim. 266. Two young ladies in formal evening gowns with beautiful additions and decorations. Both wear gloves and have fans. 267. A young girl reaches up to a bird on a perch, her young sibling looks on (both are dressed for the outdoors), and their guardian looks over them both. 268. A pair of ladies wear dark hooped dresses. One of purple with black dots and check patterns, and the other of myrtle green with decorative patterns with tassels. 269. Two illustrations of women's hats (head and shoulder portraits). 270. A lady in a fashionable ball gown of the purest white with lovely red trim and decoration; her friend is seen in a hooped dress of pale green with a large black horizontal stripe, and marching black bows. 271. More ladies' formal evening attire of rose pink with a black sash and matching bows, and pure white with elaborate lace designs and pretty green small flowers. 272. A pair of sisters stand alone in a drawing room; one looks at and admires a miniature, and the other stands with her hand resting on a nearby chair. They are in dresses of royal blue and grey. Both dresses have lovely ornamentation. Both wear fashionable bonnets. 273. A young couple attends a ball in full evening attire. She, in a lovely gown of white layers with a flowing pink and white overlay - He, in white tie and tails. Two ladies are also seen in the background. 274. A young lady in a gown of white chiffon, with a lovely large mantelet of blue with white trim; her companion in a gown of salmon pink taffeta with white trim and brocade. 275. Two young ladies in formal evening wear. One in a gown of salmon pink with white trim, the other in a pure white gown with tasteful floral decoration. 276. Two ladies in day dresses of purple and green respectively. Both wear matching bonnets. 277. Two ladies in a room with a large full-size mirror. One is seen in a dress of green with a black stripe, the other in a dress of mauve with a black stripe. 278. A pair of ladies in colourful fancy dress costumes. 279. A pair of ladies in a room wearing large hooped dresses of mauve and charcoal grey. Both wear large tied bows at their throats and bonnets. 280. A mother and her two young children stand at the foot of a large statue and look wonderful in the latest French fashions from Paris. 281. A mother looks adoringly at her young bride - seen at her stunning best in a white bridal gown, complete with a lovely long lace veil. 282. A younger sister looks at and admires her older sibling dressed in a formal evening gown of white with large blue velvet bows. She, herself, is in a purple dress. 283. Two ladies are standing in a drawing room. Both are dressed in the very latest French styles and tastes. 284. A young girl going to her 'first communion' dressed in the purest white, with a long veil and a large bow tied around her waist. Her mother stands next to her in a dress of turquoise taffeta, with a large mauve bow under her chin. 285. An older sister or guardian stands and attends to a baby dressed in a beautiful white lace gown. She sports a matching cap and blue ribbons. A slightly older sibling holds a rattle for her to look at and play with. 286. A fashionable young couple stops and stands by a wooden stile. She, in black riding attire - he, in a brown topcoat and tall hat, waistcoat and white trousers. A pet dog lies at their feet. 287. **An uncoloured folding illustration depicting 5 attractive young ladies parading the latest Paris fashions. 288. Two ladies walking in the fresh air in long dresses with mantelets, gloves and bonnets. 289. A young lady admires the small exotic bird that is perched on her finger. Her friend looks on beside her. 290. Two young ladies in terrific ball gowns of pale yellow and lilac. Both have pretty embellishments. 291. The latest French ladies fashion accessories are seen in the form of a montage of images. 292. A pair of striking dresses of lime green and white and pale pink respectively. 293. A young lady is seen in a stunning blue hooped dress, while her companion in seen in an orange-brown dress with red piping. 294. A lady in a simple turquoise dress with large matching bows; her friend in a white dress with red trim. 295. Two young ladies are seen walking outdoors in lovely dresses of pale pink with checks and strips and a black lacy top, and smokey grey with green bows and trim. 296. A montage of the latest ladies hairstyles and decorations. 297. A pair of ladies look out over a terrace. One is seen in a layered dress with brown horizontal stripes with a matching top; the other is in a pale lilac-coloured dress with black decoration. 298. Two ladies in their daytime walking dresses. One in a mellow yellow dress with decorative trim and large buttons, with a matching bonnet; the other in a green gingham dress with pretty green bows and trim. 299. An older sister supervises her two younger siblings as they do some 'gardening'. All are beautifully kitted out in the latest French fashions of the day. 300. Two women look out over a lake dressed in a fawn-coloured dress with matching trim and a dress of different shades of green with matching trim. 301. A young lady looks at a far-off object with a monocular raised to one eye in an attractive light grey and purple dress; her friend peers into the distance in a lovely custard-coloured dress with a subtle trim. 302. A montage of the latest ladies 'lingerie' fashion accessories. 303. A montage of the latest in ladies hats, bonnets and accessories. 304. A young girl, dressed in a formal evening gown of the palest yellow, points to something with her fan. her friend beside her is in a dress of lilac with white trim and a matching top. 305. A pair of young ladies stand and look out over the sea to watch a full moon rise over the horizon. Both wear pretty gowns with exquisite decoration and colours. 306. A pair of beautiful young women model the latest outstanding dress designs from Paris. 307. Two ladies look out over a nearby town, seen in all their finery of off-white layered dresses with black trim, and pale green strips with rosette style decoration. 308. A montage of the latest ladies 'lingerie' fashion accessories. 309. Two ladies are seen outside on the grounds of a stately home. One is in a dress of blue with delicate layers with a pinstripe trim; her companion is in a cream-coloured dress with tasteful floral decoration. 310. Two ladies attend a local ball and are seen in their fashionable ball gowns of blue and white respectively. 311. Two ladies are seen in well-designed, well-made, fashionable dresses of light grey and lilac. Both have large bows under their chins, and both wear bonnets. 312. A bride is seen in her formal pure white bridal gown with a long lace veil, her mother is in a purple dress with a large bow and matching bonnet. 313. Two women are seen outdoors in long dresses with long black mantelets, large bows and bonnets. 314. A young woman 'half' plays the piano with one hand. She turns around to look at her companion, who is reading from a booklet (a songbook?) 315. **An uncoloured folding illustration depicting 5 attractive young ladies parading the latest Paris fashions. 316. A montage of the latest ladies 'lingerie' fashion accessories. 317. A young lady leans on a chair dressed in a pale yellow striped dress with striking red ribbons and tassel. Her companion is seen in a black dress with wide purple trim, with a matching bow and bonnet. 318. Two ladies in a drawing room; one is seen in a stunning emerald green dress with a matching bonnet and white lace cuffs; her companion is in a white dress adorned with a black bodice and a large bow at her waist. 319. A lady stands next to a table, her hand resting on an upright book situated on the table. She is in a striking dress of smokey grey with a broad black trim. Her friend is seen in a blue layered dress with black trim. 320. A governess, in a plain blue dress adorned with large matching bows, holds the hand of one of her small charges. An older sibling watches her in a lovely colourful red tartan dress with a matching bonnet. 321. Two ladies are seen in a pair of similar dark dresses. One sports a large white bow. 322. A lady in a black dress with a very colourful orange and black bow and matching bonnet stands next to her friend in a purple dress with a large white bow at her throat, with a matching bonnet. 323. A montage of the latest ladies 'lingerie' fashion accessories. 324. Two ladies in ball gowns. One is in buttercup yellow with floral decoration and a white lace top; her companion is in a lovely gown made up of different subtle shades of blue, with a powder blue bodice. 325. Ladies wear dresses of pretty green with floral green motifs and matching trim, and lilac and purple with a black lace diamond-shaped pattern running through it. 326. A young woman is seen in a very pretty yellow and white fabric evening gown with large yellow bows. Her companion is seen in a pale blue gown with a large white mantelet over it. 327. Two more attractive formal evening gowns of pink, and white with simple gold trim. 328. Two ladies meet in a library room. One is in a layered dress of pink with small black bows; her colleague is in a plain black dress with a matching large bow. 329. A mother in full purple attire stands and looks on at her son who sits at a piano with an open song sheet on it.