Fashion Plates
Fashion plates are hand-colored engravings that appeared in women’s magazines and fashion journals from the late 18th century through the early 20th century that provided information to dressmakers and home sewers on the latest fashion trends. Many of the fashion plates in the Fox Collection are from Godey’s Lady’s Book (1830-1898), the most influential American women’s magazine of the mid-19th century.
Research and cataloging of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection is ongoing, and our records may be incomplete or evolving. In keeping with our educational mission, we strive to make as much of the collection accessible online as possible. Doing so sometimes requires flexibility in traditional metadata and cataloging standards. We welcome feedback that may help enhance the accuracy of our records and deepen understanding of the collection.
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