FASHION PLATES. Share full article. Dec. 31, 1879. ... Subscribers may view the full text of this article in its original form through TimesMachine. Man, as distinguished from woman, ...

Modern-day fashion lovers can watch runway shows in real time online, but in 1778 fashion plates—colorful printed illustrations—were the only way to get a glimpse at the latest styles.

3. Fashion and home designers have long tried their hands at china patterns. Vera Wang's Gilded Weave place setting is a new release from Wedgwood (dinner plate $35, na.wwrd.com).This pattern is a ...

Godey prints were the color fashion plates published in Godey’s Lady’s Book, which was actually a magazine published from 1830 through 1898. It merged in 1863 with Ladies Magazine, which was ...