Civil War Era Fashion Plate - October 1865 Peterson's Magazine

Civil War Era Fashion Plate - October 1865 Peterson's Magazine

Fashions for October

Fig 1 - Ball Dress of light blue silk - The upper dress is of white tulle edged with lace, and trimmed with pearl beads. The basque waist is of tulle over silk, and the openings are fastened by pearl beads. The head-dress is of the new "Empire" style.

Fig 2 - Carriage Dress of forest green silk, trimmed with black lace over white silk. White bonnet, trimmed with pink ribbons.