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Lot 3279:
Description
This originally hand-colored aquatint engraving is from Rudolph Ackermann’s
Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufacturers, Fashions, and Politics. The work was published in London between 1809 and 1829.
The work was sent in issues that featured color prints on various subject that provide insight into early 19th century upper class England. The illustrations for the fashion portion of the work represent some of the finest women’s fashion plates of the late Georgian and Regency period. Types of dress illustrated include: full dress, morning dress, evening, walking, half, ball, carriage, promenade, dinner, bridal, and opera dresses.
Paper Size: ~ 6" by 9 1/4"
Paper Type or Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Engraving
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition. There is some faint image offset on some of the plates from the work. There is occasionally faint toning with some mottled spots to the paper. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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