La Mode, June 25, 1844: Feathers and Flowers (...)

Two women in a garden, with a fountain in the background. Left: gown with short sleeves, pointed bodice and wide skirt with a blue striped pattern. Accessories: canopy hat with striped ribbon bows and decorated with flowers, short gloves, handkerchief, bracelet. Right: gown with long sleeves and wide skirt with a green polka dot pattern. Scarf collar, cuffs and skirt decorated with ruffles. Puffed under-sleeves. Accessories: canopy hat with hanging feather and ribbon bows, lorgnette, gloves, parasol. Below the image, several lines of advertising text for various products. Print from the fashion magazine La Mode (1829-1855).