#journaldesdamesetdesmodes

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Here's a little piece of summer perfection, a #pochoir plate from "Journal des Dames et des Modes" featuring a lovely lady enjoying a day at the sea. *** Journal des Dames et des Modes, Paris, 1912-1914 http://ow.ly/olm830jQ3TR *** #kislakcenter #pennlibraries #journaldesdamesetdesmodes #fashion #swimsuit #artnouveau #artnouveaubathing #fineprinting #swimming #perfection #pochoir

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Decadently sublime, this gorgeous #pochoir plate illustrates some #artnouveau designs by the French jewelry firm Vever. Translucent enamel and diamonds? Yes please! *** Journal des dames et des modes, Paris, 1912-1914 TT500 J68 http://ow.ly/DARZ30eEPdJ *** #kislakcenter #pennlibraries #librariesofinstagram #journaldesdamesetdesmodes #printing #fineprinting #artnouveaujewelry #frenchartnouveau #henrivever #eugenegrasset #oohlala

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We’re feeling a bit fancy today. Egret plumes and flexible rings by Morgan, rendered on beautiful pochoir plates. *** Journal des dames et des modes, Paris, 1912-1914 TT500 J68 http://ow.ly/RolV30hnrSc *** #kislakcenter #pennlibraries #pochoir #fineprinting #journaldesdamesetdesmodes #beauty #jewelry #artnouveaujewelry #fashion #fashionplates #fancysmancy

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#Fromthecollection : a handcoloured engraving from Le Bon Genre, a series published by La Mesangere, the famous publisher of #journaldesdamesetdesmodes. This large print was first published in 1813. Our copy comes from the 1827 printing when the publisher sold complete runs of #LeBonGenre. Le Bon Genre prints were issued from 1801 to 1822. This plate entitled Les Vapeurs ou Le Jour des Mémoires depicts the fever this elegant woman is given when she receives the bills from all her suppliers. #fashionillustration #fashionhistory #dresshistory #19thcenturyfashion #fashionplate

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During the later years of the French Revolution (1789–99) at the end of the eighteenth century, many fashionable young people of the upper and middle classes adopted a style called à la victime, or "like the victim." This fashion imitated the look of the thousands of people who were executed by the government during the bloodiest period of the revolution. Sporting scarlet ribbons to symbolize the blood of the dead, and cutting their hair short the way the executioners cut their victims' hair.

This rare fashion plate from 1797 shows such a young lady wearing "ceinture à la victime" and is available at our bookstore.