Ruffles & Ribbons: Fashion Plates from the Time of Marie Antoinette

Ruffles & Ribbons: Fashion Plates from the Time of Marie Antoinette presents twenty-four hand-colored engravings depicting French dress in the late eighteenth century. Drawn from Gallerie des modes et costumes français, the works document clothing, accessories, and social distinction under Louis XVI. Rarely shown due to their association with the ancien régime, these images illuminate early fashion publishing and visual culture.