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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Ackermann's Repository of the Arts, La Belle Assemblee

Above Left:  This is one of the UGLIEST Regency dresses I've seen. It's also one of the few plates showing a printed fabric. The picture on the Right is one of the prettiest outfits!  Both are Ackermann's, tho the captions were cut off.

Below:  One plate from Ackermann's, one from La Belle Assemblee. Plus the original scans.  The Ackermann's plate has a signature underneath the lady's chair.  I highlighted it as best I could, but I'm not sure I got it right. It's very faded on the original plate.
Ackermann's Repository, La Belle Assemble
Ackermann's Repository, la Belle Assemble