Collectif - Journal des Demoiselles - 1873

A superb illustrated work that offers a captivating look at women's lives through diverse sections such as fashion, literature, domestic arts, and practical advice -

This periodical, founded in the mid-19th century, stood out for the richness of its contents, blending literature, poetry, moral and historical tales, practical advice, fashion sections and needlework, as well as elegant engravings that reflected the clothing trends and the aesthetic ideals of the era -

Le Journal des Demoiselles illustrates this educational aim by presenting articles that combine instruction and entertainment, while conveying an idealized image of the woman as guardian of domestic virtues and elegance -

The work is thus a premier historical document, revealing the mentalities and aspirations of women in the second half of the 19th century, and today it retains patrimonial value both for its texts and for its finely executed illustrations -

Collective - Journal des Demoiselles - 1873 - Office of the Journal -
380 Pages -

Good binding condition, work in its green half-leather edition, marbled boards, light wear, gilded edges, smooth spine adorned with gold fillets, gilded title and date -

Good interior condition, some foxing, work enriched with fine untextual engravings, text in two columns, marbled endpapers in good condition -

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