Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Jane And Isabella Shed Their Inhibitions on All Hallows' Eve


Now what would the genteel readers of Godey's Lady's Magazine make of this reinterpretation of the fashion plate found in the November 1865 issue? I'm not sure. But when I spotted this pair - part of a larger plate in bad condition - their dresses screamed Halloween. So, into the Halloween file they went. I resisted the urge to dress them up more. Keeping it simple allows viewers to focus on the details of the lovely, hand-painted dresses. 5" x 5" on archival mat board. Matted to fit a standard 9" x 9" frame. $75 (SOLD)