Revue de la Mode, Gazette de la Famille, dimanche 27 février 1887, 16e Année, No. 791: Etoffes de la M.on Le Houssel (...) 1887

This fashion plate was made by A. Chaillot in France on Sunday, February 27th, 1887, and was featured in the Revue de la Mode, Gazette de la Famille. Fashion plates like this played a crucial role in disseminating style trends and consumer culture in the late 19th century. The image presents two women in elaborate dresses, showcasing the latest designs and fabrics from M.on Le Houssel. The careful attention to detail – the draping of the fabric, the cut of the dresses, and the overall presentation – speaks to the values of the haute bourgeoisie. These fashion plates were a medium through which class distinctions were both reinforced and aspired to. The cultural references, like the carefully decorated interior, suggest wealth and refinement. By studying sources such as periodicals and business records, we can gain a deeper understanding of the industries that sustained this visual culture and how these images shaped perceptions of gender, class, and modernity.