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 plates 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 5. 435. A lady in a green silk dress with a black trim adjusts her companion's floral hair decorations. She is in an attractive pink gown with layered white trim and pink bows. 436. a pair of ladies are seen in an indoor arboretum; one in a stunning pink gown with pretty white lace trim - her friend in a blue and white striped dress partially covered by a burgundy mantle with white fur trim. 437. A pair of sisters look out of a window in dresses of charcoal grey and ruby red respectively. 438. Two young ladies prepare to depart for an evening's entertainment. One lady wears a finely patterned gown of the palest blue, partially covered by an attractive white mantle, with red piping and a pattern. Her companion is seen in a lovely pale pink layered taffeta gown with large matching bows. 439. A mother sits in a chair and looks up at her daughter, who stands before her dressed in her wedding day finery. 440. A couple enjoys a piano recital and singing in a room. 441. A young lady is dressed in a lovely pure white layered gown (slightly discoloured over time) with a large blue bow; her friend is dressed in a pink and white floral patterned gown with white lace cuffs. and a matching bonnet. 442. Two sisters converse by a mantlepiece that is crowned by a large ornate mirror. Both are seen in fashionable day dresses of brown and blue respectively. 443. Two young ladies are ready for a formal evening of dance and festivities in their delightful gowns showing off the latest french fashions. 444. Two women take a winter walk around the streets of their town. They are dressed warmly in full-length dresses, offset by mid-length mantelets, bonnets and gloves. 445. A lady in a light brown dress and matching mantle confides something of importance to her friend seen in a pink dress and a blue mantle. 446. A pair of ladies out for a social stroll are in dresses of the latest style, cut and taste straight from the Parisian fashion salons. 447. Two young ladies converse in pretty dresses of green with a black lace mantelet and brown with white stripes and patterns. Both wear lovely brightly coloured bonnets. 448. A wife, who stands next to her husband, points out a distant object of interest. 449. Two ladies are seen walking by the edge of a river. One delicately holds a parasol in her right hand. Her friend carries her closed parasol in her left hand. 450. A lady is seen in a pretty pink and white layered check dress with a large white bow under her chin; her companion is in a lovely green dress with plain embellishment, she also has a large bow under her chin. 451. A mother assists her young daughter into her lovely pink coat. Her brother looks on next to her. 452. A pair of fashionably dressed ladies look out from a terrace that has an awning overhead. 453. Two ladies stroll by a lake. One in a fawn-coloured dress with a matching lace shawl with black trim; her companion is in a layered mint green dress with a salmon pink top and a white lace shawl. 454. Two ladies stop under a tree in a wood. One is seen in a patterned pink dress with a black shawl around her shoulders, and the other in a green dress with a matching shawl with white lace. 455. Two ladies stop by a footbridge, seen in their finery of dresses of delicate fabric and subtle colours, with pretty patterns. 456. Two ladies walk and talk by a lake. One is seen in a pretty white day dress (now discoloured); her friend is seen in a lovely floral patterned layered dress with lace cuffs. 457. A pair of young ladies stop and discuss matters of the day in fashionable dresses designed in Paris. 458. A young lady stares moodily at her companion in a delicate layered dress of white with floral trim. Her companion looks on in a desert sand brown dress. She rests a pointed index finger under her chin. 459. A handsome young couple stroll around the gardens of a stately home, appropriately dressed for the fashions of the day. 460. A young mother gazes down lovingly at her three young children, who play at her feet. Two sit on a wooden bench, while another plays with a chain and padlock around the girth of a tree. 461. Three siblings of varying ages pick cherries in a garden. They are all immaculately dressed in the latest French fashions. 462. Two ladies take an evening walk during a lull in proceedings at a fashionable house ball. They both wear exquisitely tailored evening gowns of delicate fabric. 463. Two fashionably dressed ladies stop by a rural mile marker. One is seen in horse riding attire; the other in a pretty layered dress with blue repeat patterns. 464. A lady sits on a wooden bench, with her hand resting on the coat of her pet dog, who sits beside her. Her companion looks on in a very pretty layered dress of a green and pink floral design. 465. Two friends meet beneath a floral arch. One of the friend's young siblings holds a (bowling) hoop and stick. 466. A young lady in a green dress stops to admire some hollyhock flowers. Her companion looks on in a simple dress of white with a small pink floral decoration. 467. Two ladies are seen walking in a marshland by a lake. One is in a dress of pure white taffeta, the other in a peppermint-striped layered dress with a white bonnet. 468. Ladies are seen in a white dress with green horizontal stripes, and a dark short mantle; and an off-white dress with a black lace shawl. 469. Two ladies walk in a garden with a pond. By their feet, a white swan flaps its wings. 470. Two ladies gossip by a large decorative stone urn in a garden. Both are in attractive long day dresses. 471. A young bride in her lovely bridal gown (sadly discoloured) is comforted by her sister in a dark green dress with a black mantle. 472. A pair of young ladies meet in a library. One has an open book in her hands. Her friend turns to look at her and says something. 473. A young lady stands on a terrace and looks wistfully into the distance, while her friend looks from beside her. She is dressed in a green patterned dress with a black mantelet with matching lace. 474. A pair of young maidens browse through a folder of prints resting on an easel. 474. A lady tugs on a servant's pull cord, she is accompanied by her friend. They are both in full day dresses with accompanying mantelets. 475. Two sisters watch a younger sister rake up leaves in a garden. 476. Two women converse in a drawing room. One in a light brown patterned dress with a striking blue mantelet, the other in a mint green dress. 477. A well-dressed gentleman calls in to visit the young lady of the house. She is in a crimson dress with simple decorations. 478. Two ladies walk in the depths of winter. They are prepared for the cool weather in lovely long day dresses with mantles, gloves and bonnets. 479. A young governess turns to see her reflection in a mirror. A young boy is seen in black clothes of tights and a cape, with a matching feathered hat. His younger sister is in a dark brown dress with a matching cape and a pretty hat. 480. A pair of ladies meet in a room wearing a layered pink dress and a blue day dress respectively. 481. Ladies attend a formal evening event dressed in lovely gowns of the very latest French fashions. 482. One lady is in a dress of rich ruby red, with white lace cuffs, with a matching bonnet; her friend in an attractive white gown with delicate floral patterns. 483. Two ladies prepare to go out for the evening, seen in their finest evening gowns and accessories. 484. Two friends talk in front of a large mantlepiece. One is dressed in an orangey-brown dress with a short black mantle; the other is in a pretty dress of smokey grey with a delicate floral pattern. 485. A pair of elegant young ladies are seen in formal evening gowns in a 'Spanish style'. With fans and ribbons in their hair. 486. A lady in a bottle green dress and a white bonnet visits a friend at her home - the friend is seen in a white layered dress with a fetching red and gold trim mantle. 487. A lady wears a pretty pink bonnet and a grey dress with a green fur-lined mantle as she visits her friend at her home. The friend receives her in a lovely pink layered dress with attractive decoration. 488. A young married couple poses in a drawing room, dressed fashionably and formally. He is in white tie and tails, with an embroidered waistcoat - She is in a fetching dress of powder blue with large matching bows. 489. Ladies are seen in attractive hooped gowns with tiny waists. One is pink, the other is white with a thin blue stripe running through it. 490. A strikingly dressed couple are seen at a fancy dress ball. Their ensembles draw admiring looks from other attendees. 491. A young mother watches over her young girl who stands and plays the piano. Another child plays with a toy coach. 492. A pair of pretty ladies are seen in their formal evening gowns of white (now discoloured) and pale pink. 493. A bride and her sister are seen on the bride's wedding day. The bride is in a lovely white bridal gown (now discoloured), her sister in a blue layered dress with white gloves and a bonnet. 494. A lady is seen in a dress of smokey grey and she wears a floral bonnet, her companion is more formally attired in a layered evening gown of white and yellow with large matching bows. 495. A lady sits in a chair and looks up at her companion who stands beside her in a layered crimson dress. 496. A lady in a beautiful green dress carries an open small jewellery box to her friend who stands beside a cabinet full of china ornaments. She is seen in a delightful dress filled with pink diagonal stripes and repeat floral patterns. 497. A pair of ladies walk outdoors in dresses of grey with white trim and green with matching trim. 498. Two ladies are seen indoors in their fashionable day dresses with gloves and bonnets. 499. Two ladies look out onto the late afternoon sky. One in a green dress with a black lace shawl, the other in a white dress with floral designs throughout. 500. A young couple stops and talk outdoors. The gentleman has a single flower in one hand - perhaps to wear in a lapel - or to present to his love? The lady is in a pale purple dress with a large black lace shawl, and she wears a nice yellow bonnet. 501. Two friends meet indoors dressed in their finest fashionable day dresses direct from the Paris salons. 502. A lady in a formal layered white ball gown adjusts one of her white gloves. Her companion is in a soft blue layered dress with trim looks on. 503. Two ladies both look at a distant object. One is a day dress of blue-grey taffeta with a white bodice; her companion is in a beaver-coloured brown dress with black lace trim. 504. Two attractive sisters turn to their right to look at something in the distance. One is in a sand-coloured dress with some pinstripes, she also wears a green and black mantle. The other sister wears a lilac and white patterned dress with a black shawl draped around her shoulders. 505. Two friends walk the gardens of a large country house. One in a pretty white dress with blue hoops and a lacy white bodice; her companion in a sand-coloured dress with a large black mantelet. Both wear contrasting bonnets. 506. A young married couple walks outdoors. The husband is dressed in a light-coloured coat with white trousers and a pale yellow waistcoat. He holds a hat and cane. His wife is seen in a pretty white dress with floral patterns. She holds on to their young daughter who watches the family pet spaniel emerging from a pond soaking wet. 507. Two ladies walk in a garden. One lady in a pure white layered dress with a matching coat points to some flowers. Her companion is in an off-white dress with a pretty floral pattern, and she wears a black lace shawl. 508. An older sister walks arm-in-arm, escorted on a walk by her younger brother. Their younger sister watches and plays with butterflies. 509. A young lady wears a white dress and holds aloft a pink parasol. Her friend is seen in a sand-coloured dress with plain white patterning, with a matching bonnet and ribbons. 510. A stylish pair of ladies walk by a river, dressed in the latest fashions from Paris. 511. Two friends walk arm-in-arm down a country lane. A house and a church are viewed in the background. One lady is in a lovely soft blue dress with hooped stripes, and the other lady is in a plain white dress (slightly discoloured over time), but wears an attractive ribbon that attaches her bonnet. 512. Two young ladies take a moonlight stroll on the grounds of a stately home, which is lit up behind them. 513. A young lady faces a piano while reading some sheet music in her hands. Her elegantly dressed companion looks on. 514. A young bride is seen in a delicate white (now discoloured) bridal gown that is trimmed with white lace. Her companion is in a layered blue dress with a light blue lace trim with a matching bodice. 515. A young maiden in a pink dress with a matching bonnet smells the delicate perfume from a flower she holds in her hand. Her friend looks away in a pretty dress of white and blue, with a matching bonnet. 516. Two friends converse in a room, as one holds on to an attractively upholstered chair that stands between them. Both are dressed in lovely muslin dresses with delicate patterns. 517. Two pretty young ladies in their evening gowns. One sports a pearl necklace, the other a black choker around her neck. Both wear lovely ornamentation. 518. A pair of young maidens dressed in the latest fashions and styles of the day. One in a striking pink and white check design dress with a white patterned bodice; the other in a white layered dress (now discoloured). 519. A lady sits on a crescent-shaped stone seat in a garden next to her companion who stands next to her and holds a parasol in her hand. 520. Two colleagues are seen in a library, where one is taking a book off a shelf. 521. A pair of ladies in their respective riding clothes. Both wear hats of different styles and carry a riding crop each. A dog plays at their feet. 522. A young mother and her two young children strike a formal pose in their lovely stylish outdoor clothes. 523. Two young ladies walk over a wooden footbridge. One is a light brown dress with a colourful yellow bow and bonnet. The other is in a pink and brown large check dress. 524. A young lady visits her elderly grandmother. Both in their respective ways are stylishly presented and fashionably dressed. The grandmother takes the hand of her granddaughter. 525. Two friends meet in a fashionable drawing room. A pet dog rests on a chair. One lady is in a green dress with large matching bows and a colourful shawl. 526. A well-presented young lady makes a final adjustment to a long white ribbon that holds her bonnet onto her head. Her companion hovers next to her and holds on to a door knob. 527. A young lady fiddles with one of her gloves, just prior to going outdoors. She is in a pretty check-patterned dress with a black mantelet. Her friend is in a dark grey layered dress with black trim, and she wears a lovely contrasting green bonnet. 528. Three young ladies are seen in contrasting dresses of brown, bottle green and royal blue. All wear bonnets and gloves. 529. A ladies toilette. One young lady stands beside her dressing table with a water jug upon it. She attends to her hair and cap in an attractive white dress with small blue floral emblems. Her companion stands by in a dress of ruby red with a black lace mantelet. 530. A well-dressed gentleman calls on a young lady, who is seen in a dress of green taffeta with a white bow and bonnet. She is picking up a coloured shawl that lies on a chair. 531. Two ladies in their contrasting evening gowns. One is off-white, while the other is pink. 532. A lady is seen in a white underdress with a blue housecoat over the top, with yellow trim, and tied with a large matching ribbon. Her friend is seen in her grey day dress, trimmed with a brown fur-lined mantelet. She wears a yellow bonnet. 533. A young lady is seen in a pretty white muslin gown, next to her is her companion in a ruby-red dress with white lace cuffs. 534. Two ladies fashionably dressed for a formal evening out. One in a white layered dress with red horizontal stripes, the other in a black lace layered dress. 535. An elder sister is seen with her two younger siblings in a room setting. One of the younger children is seen in a check dress with a large blue mantelet, and a pure white bonnet; the other young child is in a black dress with a white lace trim, a brown cape and a feathered hat. 536. Two young ladies are seen in contrasting evening gowns of purple and white. Volume 6. 537. A pair of young ladies sit in a room and are seen both lost in their own private thoughts, but dressed in the very latest French fashions of the day. 538. A lady sits in a red upholstered chair with a matching footstool, while her companion stands behind her in a pretty pink and white candy-striped dress. 539. Two ladies in elegant gowns of contrasting colours and styles. One in mauve and black; the other in soft pink and white. 540. A pair of attractive maids are seen at their best in pretty gowns of white and pink. 541. Two young ladies appear in 'off the shoulder' gowns of soft delicate shades of off-white and lilac. 542. A pair of ladies. One dressed as a Pompadour Shepherdess and the other in typical Bavarian costume. 543. A lady is seen in a lovely emerald green dress with a large white lace fringed hat; her friend is in a white dress with olive-coloured trim with a repeat design and tassels. 544. a lady in a delicate white taffeta gown with gold trim, sits on a chair and listens to her friend, who stands beside her, in a lovely green dress with subtle floral decoration. 545. A mother watches over her daughter who is in her bridal dress. The daughter carries a small prayer book with her. 546. Two young ladies converse. One in a lovely dress of the softest salmon pink, and the other in a green dress with a white lace collar and cuffs. 547. A pair of young ladies attend a formal dance, dressed in their fine delicate gowns of white and pink. 548. A young lady with rouge on her cheeks holds a fan to her face, dressed in a lovely white formal gown; her companion is seen in a pearl white gown with a deep brown overlay and a 'criss-cross' pattern at the front. 549. A governess gazes down on her two male charges. One holds a small stick and holds a bowling hoop; the other is in a burgundy-coloured jacket, a matching cap and tassel and sand-coloured pantaloons. 550. A lady sits in a red upholstered chair and listens to her friend play a tune on the piano. 551. A lady sits in a plain mauve dress with a long silk shawl. Her friend is in a green check dress with a pink mantle. 552. A young lady sits at a writing table and composes a letter. Her companion stands behind her and looks on. 553. Two ladies stand outside on a breezy day, their ribbons and a shawl flying in the breeze. 554. Two ladies stare intently at the viewer as they stand by a fireplace with a clock sitting between them on the mantlepiece. 555. Two ladies go for a walk arm-in-arm on a windy day. One lady holds an open umbrella. Her companion holds her umbrella unfurled in her hand. 556. A young lady sits smelling the scent of a rose held to her nose, in a pale yellow dress with a lace trim. Her companion is in a rhubarb-coloured silk dress with an attractive bonnet. 557. A lady in a pale yellow dress, sits in a pink and white candy-striped chair and watches her companion who stands in front of her in a pretty blue and white dress, with white bows and a bonnet. 558. A young lady attends a bouquet of flowers in a vase in a pure white dress. Her friend sits beside her in a lovely dress of pale blue and white. 559. A young lady sits in a lovely white dress under her pink parasol with her feet resting on a stool. Her friend stands next to her in a multi-coloured striped dress with a pink mantelet. 560. A lady in a stunning pure white taffeta gown rests a white-gloved hand lightly on a table. Her friend leans on a chair in a rose-pink dress with a lightly coloured bodice. 561. A lady sits at a table with an open book upon it. She turns to her look at her friend who stands at the back of her chair, and rests the fingers of her left hand on her chin. 562. A handsome couple is seen in their finery. The lady in black riding attire, complete with riding crop and veil for her hat. The gentleman is in a double-breasted frock coat, top hat, cravat and light-coloured check trousers. 563. A sister is pulling on a white glove - she is in a beautiful white taffeta dress with delicate flower decoration. Her friend is in a green dress with a white bonnet and matching gloves and cuffs. 564. A mother is seen with one young son, dressed in a striking scarlet jacket, and her other older son dressed in strict formal wear, complete with top hat. 565. A lady in a purple dress sits and smells a small bouquet of flowers; her companion in a white gown, holds a small posy of flowers in her hand. 566. A lady in a green and white striped dress talks to a friend in a pretty satin dress. 567. Two young ladies are seen conversing; one sits on a high-backed love seat in a predominately white dress with small delicate repeat motifs. Her companion stands and leans on the chair in a powder blue satin dress with trim. 568. A couple is seen in the latest horse riding fashions of a dark green dress (her) and dark brown riding coat (him). 569. Two sisters converse; one stands in an attractive pink and white check dress with a matching ribbon; the other sits in a green candy-striped dress. a book lies open on her lap. 570. Two young ladies arrange flowers from a bowl on a table with ornate golden legs. 571. A mother sits in a red upholstered chair and addresses her two young children - who are very elegantly dressed in the latest French fashions. 572. A young lady in a soft pink dress holds a parrot on the end of her fingers. A companion sits nearby in a green chair in a dress of light grey. 573. A lady sits in a large high-backed pink lounge chair in a dress of soft green with white trim; her companion stands to the left in an overdress of beige with mauve trim. She holds a lace handkerchief in one hand. 574. A pair of ladies are outdoors for a walk. One lady in a lovely green dress carries with her a small basket of grapes. The other carries a small parasol and wears a bonnet of white with golden ribbons. Both ladies wear white gloves. 575. A young lady stands in front of a full-length mirror in somewhat Spanish attire of a large black veil and short coat over a yellow dress. The other young lady stands to her side in a pretty green and pale yellow dress with matching bows. 576. A young lady sits on a stone wall in dark riding attire and looks contemplatively at the ground at her feet. In the background is a well-dressed young groom and the lady's horse. 577. A couple kneel in church on what is their wedding day. The bride is in a beautiful white dress with a transparent veil. behind the couple is a lady in a pale violet dress with a bonnet. She holds a religious book in her hand. 578. A young lady sits and plays the piano, her friend stands behind her holding a small posy of flowers in her hand. 579. A lady sits on a large green velvet chair with her hands laced together in a mauve-coloured satin dress; her friend stands by her and attends to flowers in a small vase on a side table. 580. A young lady sits in a well-upholstered chair and stares dreamily up at the ceiling. She plays with a long yellow tassel, which is a part of her attire. Her companion stands next to her in an orange and white striped dress with a brown mantle. 581. A pair of young ladies sit and stand by a covered table, there is a small dog at their feet. 582. Two very elegantly dressed ladies are seen in a drawing room with a lovely clock on a mantlepiece. One is dressed in a pink-striped dress, over which is seen a delightful blue robe that is trimmed with white ermine. Her friend wears her hair in tight ringlets, she carries a fan, and wears a formal evening gown. 583. A governess, dressed in a lovely dress of light green, with black trim, and an attractive black and yellow shawl. She and her two young charges are seen out for a walk. In the background is a stately home. 584. A young man visits a young lady in her home to pay his respects. He is in a dark frock coat, and a white waistcoat, and carries a black top hat and cane. She sits in a chair in a purple dress and wears a bonnet. 585. Two young ladies are seen in their formal finery as they attend a ball. Both look like they are waiting for an invitation to dance. 586. A lady, who wears a blue satin dress with a black lace mantle, addresses a younger lady who wears a pretty pink striped dress with small floral motifs. 587. A young couple is seen together at a formal function. He is dressed in a tuxedo, and she in a lovely soft cornflower yellow dress with subtle ornamentation. 588. An older sister is dressed in a black evening gown, and admires herself in a mirror. Her younger sister gazes on in a striped dress with a velvet burgundy overcoat. A white ermine cloak is draped over a chair. 589. A governess of colour gazes down at one of two young children, who look up at her and holds out a small posy of flowers. The other coloured child is beautifully dressed in a gown of pink, and looks at flowers in a vase on top of a side table. 590. A pair of young ladies are about to go outdoors, having come inside from the outdoors, as both are dressed for cold weather. One carries a book in her hand. 591. A pair of ladies dressed in contrasting formal evening gowns - one is in black, the other in white. Both wear broaches at their breast, both wear formal white gloves. A matching shawl lies draped over a table. 592. A pair of ladies look splendid in their elegant evening dresses. 593. A pair of ladies of colour are seen in stunning formal evening wear. One dress, in particular, is extremely attractive. 594. Young juveniles parade in the latest colourful French fashions of the day. 595. A young lady prepares for her first communion - dressed in a gown of purest white with a matching veil. She holds a communion book in her hand. Her sister looks on - also in a lovely layered white gown. 596. A young lady is seen in a purple dress, with lace headwear and formal white gloves. Her companion is beautiful in a simple layered white dress with matching trim. 597. Two young ladies stand in front of a fireplace with a clock on the mantlepiece. One is in a simple, pure white dress adorned with bunches of roses - her friend is in a striking blue taffeta dress. 598. A pair of young ladies link arms and enter a room in dresses of the softest pale green and pink. 599. Two pretty maids stand in a drawing room resplendent in their formal wear. One in a pure white dress with marching bows - the other in a white dress with small brown polka dots. 600. A pair of ladies are in a parlour, complete with a servant's pull cord. One sits in a purple coloured dress in a red-covered chair with a matching footstool - the other stands next to her in a lime green dress with a darker green satin coat with black lace trim. 601. Two young ladies are seen in a room, very much lost in their own thoughts. One sits in a chair in a green satin dress - her companion stands beside her in a grey-blue dress with a black lace mantelet. 602. A mother sits with her young daughter on her lap. Another lady stands by and extends her gloved hand to the child. 603. A pair of young ladies go for a walk on a stormy and windy day. The wind catches their bonnet ribbons. One lady has her parasol open, the other has hers closed. 604. Two ladies are seen on a terrace with steps. One is under a pretty green parasol, the other has some jewellery in her hand. 605. A pair of ladies are seen walking in their pretty dresses of green and pink, both interwoven with a subtle white latticework design. One lady is under a blue parasol. 606. A young child is seen exiting a church with her mother, and her younger sister after completing her first communion. (The communion dress is discoloured by time) 607. A pair of ladies are seen in their long outdoor dresses as they prepare to go outside. One is in a white robe with a nice blue trim with a tassel attached. 608. Two ladies look out over a balcony to the surrounding countryside. One in a lime green gown, the other in a white taffeta dress with red trim (sadly, discoloured over time). 609. A handsome, fashionable couple take a stroll elegantly dressed in the latest fashions. 610. A young girl is fascinated by a dragonfly on a bush, she is accompanied by her brother and her mother. The young girl wears a wide-brimmed oriental-style hat. 611. A pair of ladies play with their pet dogs while out walking. 612. A young lady in a mauve dress with a light green mantelet is seen next to her friend in a white and pink horizontally striped dress. 613. A young mother is seen out walking with her two children. The boy is seen bowling a hoop. 614. Two ladies step outside a pavilion, with an awning, to take a walk. Both are seen in the latest attractive French fashions of the day. 615. A gentleman and a lady stop and converse with each other on a walk in a garden. In the background is a servant. 616. [Fold out page] 'The Physionomie des Modes d'Ete' (trans: physiognomy of summer fashions) - Physiognomy is the practice of assessing a person's character or personality from their outer appearance —especially the face). Younger and older children at an event. 617. A seated lady, on a green velvet-covered chaise lounge, turns and looks at her companion, who stands directly behind her. 618. An older sister is seen with her two younger siblings at a fun fair. Toys to be won are displayed at a booth. 619. Ladies of colour walk arm-in-arm beside a field in summer. 620. A lady in a white-layered evening gown adjusts her pretty blue shawl in front of a mirror. Her friend looks on in a green satin dress with a white bonnet. 621. A lady sits on a green velvet divan with her feet resting on a tiger-skin rug. Her companion stands in a green and white horizontally striped dress with a white shawl. 622. One young lady looks racy in a black riding dress and a pale yellow cap set at a very jaunty angle. A friend looks at her in a pretty multi-coloured, patterned dress with a lovely long blue shawl. 623. A mother encourages a parrot on a perch to talk with one hand, while she holds onto her young daughter with the other. Another (slightly older) daughter plays with the family dog. 624. A young lady lounges on a divan in the style of being in an Ottoman harem, while her friends stand beside her, clutching a bunch of pink roses. 625. A pair of ladies are seen in an opera box, complete with opera binoculars. One lady sits and watches proceedings on stage, while the other stands behind her about to take off her outer cape and hood. A bunch of roses and a gentleman's top hat and gloves lie on a spare chair. 626. A young lady sits at a table and reads a letter from an open chest of letters on the table. Her companion stands beside her and looks on. 627. A lady stands in a striking chamber robe of many colours. Her friend sits in a high-backed chair in a purple dress. A book lies open on her lap. 628. A pair of young ladies are seen in an arboretum. One puts a flower to her nose to smell. 629. Two ladies are in an art gallery. One sits and admires a painting in front of her on a table propped up by books. The other stands by and looks on. 630. A young governess takes a small boy out for play. He has a stick and a bowling hoop. 631. A young lady and her male partner/admirer are seen dressed for a formal ball or function. 632. A lady sits by a piano and listens while her companion looks at or sings from a musical score. 633. A lady seated beside a table takes some jewellery from an open box and appears to hand it to her friend. She stands nearby in formal evening attire. 634. Two ladies talk earnestly in a formal setting. Both wear bonnets with ribbons, both wear white gloves. One has a white lace handkerchief in her hand. 635. An older sister takes her two younger female siblings for a walk around a formal garden setting. One sibling has a stick and bowling hoop. 636. A young lady sits prettily in a lovely dress of the softest pink by a table looking at an album of engravings. Her companion stands behind her in an elegant white dress with floral decoration and looks lovingly at her. 637. A mother and her two young children walk along a stone terrace. They are followed in the background by a servant. 638. A young lady is dressed in an 'off the shoulder' white evening gown with matching bows, while her companion is seen beside her in an emerald green dress with a matching bonnet. 639. A pair of young ladies walk into a church dressed for the cold outdoors with short winter coats, gloves, bonnets and long winter dresses. 640. A pair of young maidens are beautifully dressed as in the time of King Louis XV. Volume 7. 641. A mother is seen in formal evening wear, complete with gloves and a fan, she stands next to her daughter who wears a pale green satin gown and looks at a small open casket box in her hands. 642. A lady looks sternly out of the page while dressed in a hooped white layered gown with lace trim. Another lady has her back to her and is in a yellow gown with a multi-coloured mantelet with black lace trim. 643. A pair of ladies prepare to go out for the evening to a formal function. One stands in front of a mirror and checks her attire. 644. One lady is seated wearing a long black dress with transparent white and gold lace sleeves. Her Companion stands by her in a lovely scarlet evening gown, fringed in white lace. 645. Young juveniles are dressed in the latest fashions as they play and dance together. 646. Two young adolescent girls are in fancy dress attire. One in a dress with musical embellishments. 647. A montage of the latest ladies fashionable headwear and accessories. 648. Two very elegantly dressed ladies in a drawing room - one in a magnificent gown in a golden colour with lace trim, the other in a lovely gown of white with repeat charcoal grey coloured decoration, standing out proud from the gown itself 649. Attractive evening gowns are to the fore for two young ladies. Both are essentially white, but with red trim and with delicate floral decorations respectively. 650. A young girl, seen in her pure white first communion gown, places a coin in the 'for the poor' box in a church. Her mother stands behind her ready to contribute to the poor herself. 651. A couple of ladies are seen in fine ball gowns of pink and black respectively. 652. A pair of ladies in a formal room. one stands in front of a round mirror in a lovely green dress; her friend is in a mauve dress with some matching colour decoration. 653. Two ladies whisper to each other, dressed in their finery of pretty flowing gowns of white and purple. 654. A child stands on a stool before her mother, who reaches out and takes both her hands in hers. 655. **an uncoloured folding plate of women's fashion** 656. Two ladies are seen in their long flowing dresses and mantelets of black and brown. 657. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories. 658. Two ladies in long flowing dresses - one in grey and mauve - the other in grey and black. 659. A lady stands at a table and reads an open book. Her companion looks away. 660. A pair of ladies seen in their long day dresses - the high of current French fashion. 661. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories. 662. Two ladies walk outdoors - one in a dress of white, decorated with small floral motifs and a black lace mantelet - her companion in a blue satin layered dress. 663. Two ladies stroll outdoors in long flowing dresses that reach the ground. One is in a pink candy-striped dress; the other in a dress of various shades of brown. 664. A pair of ladies are suitably well-dressed for a winter walk, with long dresses, mantelets, bonnets and bows. 665. Two sisters are seen on a terrace. One in a nice grey and black dress, the other in a dress of blue. Both have white lace cuffs, bows, gloves and bonnets. 666. A mother gives her young daughter an affectionate stroke of her chin. 667. A pair of women are seen in striking dresses of yellow with black bows and white with a multi-coloured trim and a large bow tied at the waist. 668. One young lady is in a formal 'off the shoulder' gown of the purest white taffeta with colourful floral decoration; the other lady is in a light green outfit with dark trim and matching bows. 669. A young lady is seen in either a bridal gown or her first communion dress of pure white with lace trim. Her companion holds her hand in a pretty green layered dress with matching bows. 670. Two ladies look out from a terrace covered by an awning. One is in a white taffeta dress with a strikingly colourful ribbon tied around her slender waist. Her friend is seen in a grey dress with a long black lace mantelet. 671. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories. 672. Two young ladies are seen on the grounds of a stately home. One in a dress of pink with a blouse of white with a black stripe. The other is in a white dress emblazoned with small floral decorations. 673. A lady is viewed in a striking yellow dress and mantelet with black trim. Her friend is in a light brown dress with a large purple trim. 674. A pair of ladies take a moonlit stroll by a gushing fountain in the background. 675. A pair of ladies seen in striking long dresses of green and grey and red. 676. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories (hats, bonnets). 677. A pair of ladies walking on the grounds of a large stately home. They are 'rugged' up against the elements via long dresses, mantelets, gloves and hats with feathers. One displays her petite matching brown shoes! 678. Two ladies converse in a park. One in an ensemble of yellow; her friend in a long dress of wide stripes, and a check style mantelet with large coloured tassels and pink lower trim. 679. A young lady is viewed in a large hooped dress of black with lighter trim; her friend stands beside her and touches a part of her apparel in a biscuit-coloured dress with decorative trim and a large purple bow. 680. A young lady is seen in a colourful long day dress with large red bows and trim. Her friend in a white dress with a large light green floral bow. 681. A mother watches over her two young children. One holds a small white terrier on a leash - the other holds a hoop in her left hand. 682. A young lady is seen in a mulberry-coloured dress - her friend stands above her on a step in a dress of green with a white lace blouse. 683. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories. 684. A brother and sister race ahead of their mother. All are dressed very fashionably. 685. **an uncoloured folding plate of women's fashion** 686. A young lady, in her white wedding gown, is shown some jewellery taken from an open box on a table by her companion (slightly discoloured). 687. Two ladies wear brown and mauve dresses covered by long mantelets of light grey with a mauve trim, and black with gold trim. 688. Lovely dresses of blue and chocolate brown are seen on two young ladies. 689. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories (hats, bonnets). 690. A young lady in a lime green dress with a darker green trim holds on to a chair, while her friend, in a pink dress, is viewed at her side, and points to something unseen. 691. Two ladies are seen by a piano with an open book of music. 692. A pair of young maidens beautifully dressed in formal evening gowns, complete with fans and white gloves. 693. A pair of strikingly dressed young women - one in a lovely pink dress with a large turquoise mantelet; the other in a layered purple gown with white trim and bunches of flowers. 694. Two young ladies look as though they are 'eying up' prospective male dancing partners at a formal ball. Both look fetching in their 'off the shoulder' full-length gowns of pretty colours. 695. One young lady is seen in a black satin dress with a simple orange trim; her companion in a pale brown brocade dress. 696. A pair of young ladies wear large hooped day dresses in front of a large mirror with an ornamental clock in front of it. 697. A pair of ladies admire some paintings in an art gallery. 698. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories. 699. Two young ladies are in a drawing room and are beautifully dressed in soft pink and white respectively. 700. Colourful dresses of purple with a brown fur trim and moss green with a pink bow are seen on two young ladies. 701. Two young ladies are in dresses of the purest white taffeta; one is adorned with a blue floral design - the other with a 'sash' of green leaves. 702. A pair of young ladies dress in the manner of fancy dress. One carries a small basket of eggs, the other has a quiver of arrows slung over her shoulder. (slightly discoloured) 703. A mother overlooks her two young children. One is dressed in black with white lace; the other in a lovely white blouse with a stunning orange, black and white trim. A decorative multi-coloured shawl is draped over a chair. 704. A couple of young ladies are dressed up for an evening out. One is seen in a large white gown with some pale blue trim, and matching bows - offset by a large swathe of black lace. Her companion is in a white gown covered by a large flowing pink and white mantelet. 705. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories to do with hair. 706. A lady is seen in a laurel green dress with a dark brown trim; her companion is in a dress of carmine red. 707. A couple of young ladies are dressed up for an evening out. One in a striking gown of white with bright red trim and rose decoration, her friend in a white gown with a delicate full-length black lace overlay. 708. A young lady in a lovely gown in canary yellow, with white lace trim; her friend in a white gown with purple trim. 709. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories to do with bonnets/hats. 710. A pair of young maidens attending a ball, seen in their finery of white taffeta and pink. 711. A young girl is seen in a delicate white dress and matching blouse (slight discolouration) and veil, ready for her first communion. Her mother is in attendance behind her. 712. A young bride is comforted by her sister, who attends to her in a lovely outfit of mulberry purple. 713. Two women converse in a room with a large sofa and a chair. One in a black dress adorned with stars; the other in a blue-grey dress with black decoration and trim. 714. **A large fold-out uncoloured plate of the latest ladies French fashions. 715. A lady is seen in a dress of blue-grey, but with a striking purple trim design. Her friend is in a dress of candy striped pink and white. 716. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories to do with bonnets/hats. 717. Young ladies in lovely long dresses of brown and green and black respectively. 718. A young lady in a long dress of pale grey with a vivid pink trim. Her friend stands beside her in a dress of pale green check with some floral decorations. 719. Two ladies stand on a terrace and look out over the view by a large stone vase full of flowers. 720. Two ladies stand on a terrace and look at a distant train crossing a viaduct. 721. A young lady is seen in a dress of pale grey with a delightful and eye-catching teal trim. Her friend is in a dress of pale pink with a black sash and a large white lace collar. 722. A mother out walking with her two infant children. A boy in matching brown check pants and jacket; his sister in a multi-coloured check dress with a grey mantelet with green trim. She carries a matching parasol. 723. A mother in a dress of white with a pale blue trim holds her young daughter's hand. She is in a fetching ensemble of light grey with teal trim. 724. A young lady is in a dress of buff colour with a darker 'greek key' design. An older lady beside her is in a dress covered in black lace. 725. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories to do with blouses/ribbons etc. 726. A young girl stands by her mother in a sweet pale green dress with black trim, she holds a hoop behind her back. Her mother wears a large bone-coloured mantelet with black trim. 727. A young lady in a dress of pale purple rests herself against a green wooden chair. Her friend stands beside her in a dress of silver grey adorned with delicate pale blue flowers. 728. A young lady picks at the petals of a small flower in a lovely dress of pale yellow with neat black trim. Her companion is in a layered white dress decorated with small flowers and dark trim. 729. A couple is seen arm-in-arm; him in a blue check suit with a matching tie and a boater; her in a dress of light grey with a delicate green trim. 730. Ladies are seen outdoors in long walking dresses of brown and mauve respectively. 731. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories to do with bonnets/hats. 732. A young lady is seen in her riding attire, sitting side-saddle on a grey horse. She wears a top hat adorned with a lovely teal-coloured veil. A dog runs about the horse. 733. One young lady is in a dress of pure white with a delicate pale pink trim, with white sleeves; her companion is in a sand-coloured dress covered by a long black lace mantelet. 734. A lovely dress of pale grey, decorated with small red flowers and crimson trim. her companion is in a grey coloured dress with green trim. 735. Two young ladies look out over a moonlit lake in their lovely evening gowns of pure white and pink. 736. One young lady is in a pure white evening gown with a vivid green bow tied at her waist; her friend leans on a stone wall in a pretty dress of white embellished with black trim with small pink polka dots, and a pink bow around her waist. 737. Two friends chat in a garden. One in a dress of mauve with black trim, the other in a sand-coloured dress with a white blouse. 738. A lady in a pale purple dress points to a distant object, her friend looks at the object in a bone-coloured dress with a floral design and a green trim. 739. A young lady in a flowing white dress with a delicate black trim tries on a matching robe. Her friend is in a blue dress with a white lace collar and matching cuffs. 740. A young lady in a (slightly discoloured) white dress with a large pink bow tied around her waist. her companion is seen in a dress of mint green. 741. **an uncoloured folding plate of women's fashion** 742. Two ladies stand before a framed mirror. One rests against a chair in a mauve-coloured dress, the other in a pale green check dress with dark trim. 743. A young child is beautifully dressed in the very latest French fashion, while her mother is seen in a dress of caramel brown with a black mantelet with a matching black lace shawl. 744. A young lady admires a painting hanging on a wall, while her friend looks at the viewer in a purple dress with darker purple trim. 745. A young lady looks striking in a Paris green dress, another young lady is in a mauve dress. 746. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories to do with bonnets/hats. 747. A bride is seen in her lovely white bridal gown, accompanied by her sister in a brown dress with white lace cuffs. 748. Two young ladies are seen at the theatre, dressed in the latest and finest French fashions of the day. 749. A lady is in a dress of forest green with a black design, and her friend is in a white dress with delicate black trim. 750. A lady in green dress peers out of a window, and her friend is in a purple dress with a large black mantelet. 751. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories. 752. Two young ladies in a room. One lady in a platinum grey dress with trim in a 'greek key' design & repeat floral motifs; her friend in a purple dress with matching trim. 753. A young lady is seen in a lovely flowing white taffeta ball gown (slightly discoloured by time) with a delicate mauve trim with flowers; her companion is in a pink dress with a large black mantelet. 754. A small pet dog sits on a chair and looks up at a young lady in a royal blue dress. Her friend stands beside her in a dress of black with white sleeves. 755. A stern-looking lady is seen in a blue dress with black lace trim; her companion is in a brown dress with purple bow ties at the neck. 756. Two young girls are sweetly attired in dresses, coats and hats. Their mother stands by in a brown dress with white cuffs. 757. A montage of the latest ladies fashion accessories to do with sleeves/collars. 758. A pair of young ladies in lovely ball gowns of pink and grey respectively. 759. A young lady in a green dress looks directly at the viewer, her friend stands by her in a purple dress with a salmon pink trim. Both have large white bows tied at the neck. Volume 8. 760. A pair of ladies in beautiful white layered taffeta dresses. A small child holds a ladies hand. 761. A mother walks into a wood with her three children - two are young children, and one is a baby in her arms. 762. One lady is seen in a lovely pale blue layered dress with decorations and a patterned mantelet, and her companion is seen in a white layered dress with coloured floral decorations and a pink mantelet. 763. Two ladies styled in the latest fashions. One looks very French, with a small hat and a small fan, while the other looks distinctly more Spanish in appearance. 764. A pair of ladies are seen in white layered day dresses, both wearing black lace mantelets, but with different coloured bows. 765. A pair of pretty ball gowns are seen in colours of royal blue and buttercup yellow respectively. 766. A rather stern-looking bride glares out from the page, however, her bridal gown is very delicate. Her companion wears a blue dress and carries a muti-coloured shawl around her shoulders. 767. Two ladies in their day dress - one in layered black with a pink and black striped jacket with pale grey sleeves; her friend is in a white dress with a blue robe over the top, decorated with designs in pink. 768. Two ladies are seen in a drawing room wearing dresses of white and red, and navy blue with black trim. 769. A lady sits in a chair in a voluminous white dress with pale green trim. Her friend is seen in a dress of deep purple with repeat-coloured motifs and a matching short jacket. 770. A governess leaves a building with her two young 'charges' in front of her, both carrying green floral sprigs. 771. A pair of young are seen in their formal evening gowns of pale blue and pink taffeta. 772. **A large fold-out uncoloured plate of the latest ladies French fashions. 773. Two ladies stand on some stone steps. One is dressed in dark blue, the other in pale brown. 774. A young lady in a formal evening gown of pale turquoise, with white trim, her companion in a pale grey gown with magenta trim. 775. Two female friends speak in a drawing room, both seen in lovely dresses of the most up-to-date French fashions. 776. A mother and her two young children stand beside a piano with open sheet music upon it. Their small pet dog begs on a stool. 777. A lady has her back to the viewer in a layered dress of fawn with pale trim, her friend is in a layered dress of forest green. 778. A married couple stroll around the gardens of a stately home, with their pretty daughter, and pet dog in attendance. 779. A young girl makes her way to her first communion in a lovely white taffeta dress and matching veil. The girl's mother walks proudly beside her. 780. Two ladies talk to each other in a room with a red upholstered chair. Both women are in lovely white dresses, one with purple bows, and the other with hints of the softest pink. 781. A pair of ladies stop and converse with one another. One is a navy blue dress with a black lace mantelet; the other in a pale grey dress with a white patterned mantelet with matching tassels. 782. A pair of ladies turn to the right to view an object. One is seen in a layered dress of violet with white lace trim, the other in a dress of pale green with a white lace top. 783. A pair of attractive layered dresses of green with a floral trim, and mauve with floral trim. 784. A young lady looks at a small miniature portrait that she holds in her hands, while her companion looks on in a layered dress of pink with repeat floral motifs. An ornate desk bureau is open behind them. 785. A couple stands on an open terrace, seen with their young daughter, who is captivated by a butterfly. 786. A pair of ladies stand before an open window with pink drapes that looks out onto the open countryside beyond, three birds fly in the sky. 787. A pair of young ladies gossip outdoors in pretty layered dresses of pink with white trim and white with green dots and floral trim. 788. A pair of ladies are out walking in large layered dresses of white with purple bows, and white with floral designs. 789. In a garden, a pair of young girls are seen in attractive outfits with straw hats, they hold hands while their mother stands and watches over them. 790. A young gentleman leans against a fence post, his top hat in his hand, looking at a young lady beside him in full black riding attire. She holds a riding crop, and a dog is interested in something in the bushes at their feet. 791. A young lady is crying and she is being comforted by her companion. They are in beautiful, delicate taffeta evening gowns, standing on a terrace underneath the moonlight. 792. One young lady is seen in a pale grey and mauve striped dress with small repeat floral motifs, her friend is in a dress of pink with a multi-coloured trim. 793. A pair of young maidens gossip during a walk around a garden. They are both attractively dressed in lovely layered dresses with delicate colours and patterns. 794. A lady has her back to the viewer in a cocoa brown coloured dress with delicate decorations; her companion beside her is in a dress of pale grey with black lace trim. 795. One lady looks at herself in a small hand-held mirror, while her friend stands by her. 796. Two ladies converse on a garden terrace. One in an attractive large layered dress in many colours; the other in a layered dress of different shades of brown. 797. A mother and her young daughter stand and look down at the valley that stretches out below them. 798. A lady adjusts a large white bow tied under her chin, while her friend looks on. 799. **A large fold-out uncoloured plate of the latest ladies French fashions. 800. A lady in a grey dress with black trim looks out of a window, while her friends stand next to her in a dress of navy blue with trim. 801. A mother gazes upon her son, who carries a top hat and cane in one hand and a pair of spectacles in the other. The mother wears a black dress with a mantelet. 802. **A large fold-out uncoloured plate of the latest ladies French fashions. 803. A young lady, dressed in purple has her back to the viewer, and her friend stands next to her in a bottle green dress with black trim. 804. A young bride looks radiant in her lovely bridal gown. Her older sister looks at her in admiration in a blue layered dress. 805. A mother is seen with her two young daughters. She is dressed in a bottle green dress with a brown mantelet with decorative bold patterning. 806. A young lady looks at an open journal on a table in front of her. A friend stands beside her. A cat sits on a multi-coloured footstool. 807. A pair of ladies are in their formal finery of delicate taffeta gowns - the latest French fashions. 808. A mother with very strange head-ware has her youngest infant in her arms, while her two older children play and stand before her. 809. A lady in a bottle green dress turns and looks in a mirror, while her companion is seen in a dress of pale grey with a short black coat. 810. Ladies converse in a drawing room, one dressed in purple, the other dressed in brown. 811. A young lady is attired in a pink dress with white trim with a large matching mantelet. Her companion is in a lovely gown of the palest blue with decorative trim. 812. A young lady fans herself whilst wearing a delightful gown of white and pink taffeta. Her friend is seen in an emerald green layered gown. 813. A pair of young ladies in contrasting coloured evening gowns - one black, the other white. 814. A young lady sits and plays the piano, while her companion stands behind her and listens. 815. A pair of ladies are seen going for a winter's day walk in a garden. They are both well dressed for the cold in large fur mantelets and muffs. 816. A lady has her back to the viewer, seen in a beautiful dress of delicate white taffeta (slightly discoloured) with decorative gold trim and a short, pretty strawberry and white mantelet - her companion in a white dress with bows and floral motifs, plus a short white mantelet with an attractive design. 817. A wealthy married couple stands before a large framed mirror. He is in white and tails - she is in a lovely gown of white lace with a long flowing green mantelet with floral decoration. 818. A pair of young ladies dressed in bold, bright colours, with lovely motifs and decorations. 819. A young mother speaks to her two young children. She is seated and her children stand before her. 820. Two ladies similarly attired in black dresses; one has more decoration than the other. 821. A lady is seen in a striking mantelet in many colours, her companion is in a white layered taffeta dress with pink trim. 822. Two ladies are seen in very pretty evening gowns of white and yellow - both with lovely decorations. 823. A mother looks lovingly at her young daughter, seen in a lovely bridal gown and veil. 824. A pair of ladies in a room. One rests her elbow on the mantlepiece in a delightful emerald green dress with large black lace trim - her friend in a white dress with lots of pink decoration. 825. A young couple meets in the woods. A signpost is behind them. 826. A young lady in a purple dress turns and talks to her friend in a pale blue dress with matching trim. 827. A pair of ladies go out for a walk, dressed in the very latest French fashions, both with bonnets and gloves. 828. **A large fold-out uncoloured plate of the latest ladies French fashions. 829. A mother is dressed in a fern green dress with horizontal orange trim - she carries a parasol. her two children are fashionably dressed. 830. A young adolescent girl is viewed in her first communion dress (slightly discoloured) with a long veil. She clutches a prayer book in her hand. Her mother looks on. 831. A pair of young ladies are seen in striking dresses of yellow with black trim and blue with pretty patterned trim, both done in the style of the Spanish. 832. A lady is in a lilac dress with a short black mantelet, and her friend is in a similar dress, but in pale blue with a short brown mantelet. 833. Two ladies look out into the distance from a balcony, dressed in green and khaki brown respectively. 834. A young lady is seen in a pale grey dress with a lively, coloured trim - her friend is in a striking dress of baby blue with dark trim. 835. A young is in a dress of cherry blossom pink with an arrow-like design all over it, her friend is in an emerald green dress with trim and a black lace shawl. 836. A young lady looks beautiful in her delicate white layered dress with pink bows - her friend, beside her, is in a dress of mauve layers with a short black lace top. 837. Two young children are immaculately attired in the latest fashions and look at a squawking parrot on a wooden perch, while their mother attends to them. 838. A lady is seen out walking with a companion in a dress of pretty pink with a matching short mantelet with tassels. The companion is in a dress of off-white with matching trim. 839. A pair of debutants take an evening stroll around the gardens of a stately home, dressed in their finest ball gowns. 840. A lady is in a pretty lilac-coloured gown with green floral decoration - her friend is in a layered gown of the purest white with delicate pale pink trim. 841. A montage of children's fashion accessories concerning head-ware. A young girl is seen in the middle of the montage sitting in a chair. 842. A pair of ladies pause by an open gate in a garden, dressed in splendid large dresses with lovely decorations. 843. A young bride, in her lovely bridal gown (slightly discoloured), walks arm-in-arm with a close friend. 844. A montage of children's fashion accessories concerning head-ware. A young girl is seen in the middle of the montage in a pale pink skirt with a black mantelet, she watches a ball coming towards her. 845. A young lady in a muslin dress with pretty blue trim admires a small posy of matching blue flowers she holds in her hand. Her friend looks on in a white muslin dress with a black lace shawl. 846. A montage of young ladies fashion accessories concerning head-ware. A young woman is seen in the middle of the montage in a lovely white layered taffeta dress with fashionable pale blue bows. 847. Two young children play in a garden - the little girl holds a hoop. An older sister is in a pretty skirt of buff colour. 848. A pair of ladies stand on a balcony, in their finest dresses reflecting the latest French fashions. 849. A young lady is seen in a light brown dress with floral decorations and a lovely veiled hat. Her companion is in a grey dress with black horizontal trim. 850. A montage of ladies fashion accessories concerning head-ware. A young girl is seen in the middle of the montage in a dress of pale blue with matching bows, and a white mantelet. 851. A young lady in a white patterned shawl and a pretty coloured dress is seen with her companion in a pale blue skirt with a diamond-shaped pattern and a black lace mantelet. 852. A young mother holds her young infant tenderly, while an older sibling looks on - she wears a beautiful straw hat with a black band. 853. A montage of young ladies fashion accessories concerning head-ware. A young girl is seen in the middle of the montage observing a brightly coloured parrot. 854. A gentleman is seen in a green jacket, with a belt and a gun slung over his shoulder. His female companion is in an attractive blue check dress with floral trim and a mantelet with multi-coloured tassels. 855. A young lady is seen in her fashionable riding habit, conversing with her friend, as she holds onto the reigns of her horse. 856. A pair of ladies in attractive day dresses of lovely shades and hues, in the most up-to-date French fashions. One lady leans on a chair. 857. A lady pulls a curtain aside in a dress of lilac, with pretty small repeat motifs. Her friend is in an emerald green dress with a dark brown mantelet. 858. **A large fold-out uncoloured plate of the latest ladies French fashions. 859. A young lady in a beautiful pale grey muslin dress with attractive white trim. her companion is in a layered dress of white with pale blue embellishments. 860. Two ladies in hooped dresses of black and faun respectively. Both wear bonnets, gloves and ribbons. 861. A pair of ladies are seen in their delicate layered evening gowns of pink and pale blue with light trim. 862. A lady rests her hand on a tabletop beside a vase of flowers. She is in a layered brown dress, and her companion is in a navy blue dress with matching trim. 863. A pair of ladies are in a drawing room. One is in a light blue dress with floral trim and a large black mantelet; her friend is in a striped dress highlighting different shades of green, with white sleeves. 864. A mother looks upon her two young children. The children watch and play with their pet dog, which is on a leash. 865. A pair of young maidens are in their formal evening gowns, complete with fans, white gloves and attractive hair accessories. 866. A lady is dressed in a beautiful white taffeta evening gown with lovely blue decorations (slightly discoloured over time). She holds a small bag in her hands. Her companion is in a striking white dress with green trim, and a pretty short red mantelet with matching tassels. 867. Two young are seen outdoors going for a walk in woodland. They wear delightful outdoor winter clothes reflecting the latest Paris fashions. 868. A young looks stunning in herb flowing pastel pink dress with repeat design motifs. Her companion is seen in a black dress with matching trim and white lace cuffs. 869. A young lady stands out in her pale grey dress with a striking red check trim. Her friend stands beside her in a purple coloured dress with matching trim.