From the last year of the 1860s — just four years after the end of the Civil War — come these dozen fashion plates showing antique walking dresses.
In addition to showing the latest styles for women, a few of these pages from Peterson’s magazine did double-duty by including a stylized name at the top, ready to use as a needlework guide to personalize handkerchiefs or other sewing projects. Other pages showed specific dress details, or recommended accessories.
Charlotte: Antique walking dress
Constance: Old-fashioned fashion
Cecile
Bertha
Nellie: Walking dress, bonnet & chemise russe
Clara: Hat, bonnet & walking dress
Augusta: Dress, collar and quilted cape
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Virginia: Dress and square-necked cape
A white puffed body for a young girl
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Alice: Dress, plus sleeve and collar detail
Rosalie: Dress plus then-new fall hats
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