Enjoy Regency-Era elegance when gazing at this pair of 19th Century Fashion Plate Engravings! Each print features a woman wearing the newest fashions of the time, one in a ball dress and the other in a full dress. Both feature the iconic silhouette of the Empire waist gowns and fancy accessories. Originally, these hand-colored aquatint etchings would have been viewed as part of a publication by fashionable women. Now, they are beautifully framed to be admired every day!
Collector's Notes:
These are a pair of Early 19th Century fashion plates from the Regency era, specifically hand-colored aquatint engravings titled "Ball Dress" and "Full Dress" created by William Hopwood in 1812 and 1813. The prints are from Ackermann's Repository of Arts, a popular publication in London from 1809 to 1829. After 1829, the publication shortened its name and focused on fashion.
The ball gown was typically more intricately decorated than daywear during this period. The style of the dress, with its high waist and flowing skirt, is characteristic of Regency-era fashion.
Overall Condition: Good
Expected wear for age; slight discoloration around edges, spotting on Full Dress Print. Not inspected outside of frame. Inspect images and video.
