'The Fashions', March 1867. Ball toilet and walking toilet
© National Portrait Gallery, London
'The Fashions', March 1867. Ball toilet and walking toilet
published by Samuel Orchart Beeton, published in The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine, first published in Le Moniteur de la Mode, after Jules David
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published March 1867
10 in. x 6 3/4 in. (255 mm x 170 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1930
Reference Collection
NPG D48023
Artistsback to top
- Samuel Orchart Beeton (1831-1877), Publisher and journalist; husband of Mrs Isabella Beeton. Artist or producer associated with 40 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Jules David (1808-1892), French painter, illustrator and lithographer. Artist or producer associated with 19 portraits.
- The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine (1852-1879), Magazine. Artist or producer associated with 40 portraits.
- Le Moniteur de la Mode (1843-1913), French magazine. Artist or producer associated with 40 portraits.
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Fans
- Fashion Plates: Activities and occasions - Ball dress
- Fashion Plates: Activities and occasions - Promenade dress; walking dress; Modes de Longchamps; toilette de ville
- Fashion Plates: Dresses - Peplums
- Fashion Plates: Dresses - Princess dresses; forreau dresses; Isabeau dresses; Agnes Sorrel dresses
- Fashion Plates: Dresses - Under-dresses; under-skirts
- Fashion Plates: Dresses - Upper-dresses; upper-skirts
- Fashion Plates: Fabrics - Glacé silk
- Fashion Plates: Fabrics - Silk
- Fashion Plates: Headwear - Ostrich feathers
- Fashion Plates: Headwear - Watteau bonnets
- Fashion Plates: Influences - French fashions
- Fashion Plates: Trimmings and ornamentation - Bouillons; puffings
- Fashion Plates: Trimmings and ornamentation - Plaiting
- Fashion Plates: Trimmings and ornamentation - Tassels
- Fashion Plates: Undergarments - Crinolines
- Flowers and plants
- Hats and head attire
- Jewellery - Bangles and bracelets
- Jewellery - Earrings
- Jewellery - Hair ornaments
- Jewellery - Pendants and necklaces
- Vases, pots and urns
Events of 1867back to top
Current affairs
The Second Reform Act, although effectively a Liberal measure, is expediently passed by the Conservatives, under Disraeli's influence, who believed it would widen Conservative appeal by making the party appear more progressive. The Act extended the vote to 1.5 million working men in British towns, and redistributed 52 seats from towns with populations under 10,000 to the newer urban towns.Art and science
Karl Marx publishes his hugely influential Das Kapital, whilst living and researching in London. Its proclaimed aim was 'to lay bare the economic law of motion of modern society', and it presented mid-Victorian capitalism in terms of a tragic drama.Henry Irving rises to fame on the London stage, performing alongside Ellen Terry for the first time, beginning their famous theatrical association.
International
Francis Joseph, the Emperor of Austria, becomes King of Hungary, and thus ruler of the 'dual monarchy' of Austria-Hungary.The dominion of Canada is formed, as the British North America Act unites four British colonies, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec. The Act defines much of Canada's constitution and operation of government, and Canada's dominion status is the first of its kind.
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