1888 Chromolithograph France 16th Century Dress Fashion Mourning Attire LCH3 XGDB4 popular steamboat transportation from Europe

popular steamboat transportation from Europe to America

Clarkson Company located at 342 Wabash Avenue

plums and pears

This is an original 1945 black and white print ad for the American Optical Company promoting the AO Safety Goggles

The Town Hall is also visible in the background

1888 Chromolithograph France 16th Century Dress Fashion Mourning Attire LCH3 XGDB4 popular steamboat transportation from EuropeThis is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph that depicts some of the popular female fashions in 16th century France, as well as quite a few somber outfits (some of which are for mourning). The wheel farthingale was a fashion that appeared under Queen Catherine of England, however the trend of hooped skirts to accentuate ones dress originated primarily in Spain. A unique feature of this illustration, which may be difficult to see in the digital