1799, by Ann Frankland Lewis.
Well, I’m very sorry to say that this is my last plate done by Ann Frankland Lewis. I saved one of my favorites for the last, as this color is painfully gorgeous. Thank goodness Los Angeles County Museum of Art has preserved her beautiful illustrations (along with hundreds of other fashion plates!). They are so lovely and accessible. I imagine her carefully going through all of her fashion publications and picking her favorite. I wish I knew her…
I haven’t been able to find any more information about her, which makes me sad, but hopefully one day I can unlock her story. I hope you’ve enjoyed them. Here’s a link to all of her plates that I have posted: Fashion Plates by Ann Frankland Lewis.
1803 by Ann Frankland Lewis.
Beautiful color, weird head scarf/cap thingy…
1798, by Ann Frankland Lews.
What a BEAUTIFUL outfit. Love the adorable sleeves, the trim, that cute little fringed/pommed belt, and the leaves in her hair. Swoon!
March 1806 by Ann Frankland Lewis.
Everything is better with a bright blue parasol!
Morning Dress 1786, by Ann Frankland Lewis.
That is a LOT of look. And I really like it.
The Dishabille of the Year, 1770 by Ann Frankland Lewis.
This is one of the earliest fashion plates I have- I wish I had more of her early stuff.
Morning Dress, 1791, by Ann Frankland Lewis
Hat is pretty silly but I love that blue and the slightly contrasting sash!
Morning Dress, 1804, by Ann Frankland Lewis
This is a good look. I love the matching fur pieces.
The Dress of the Year, 1784 by Ann Frankland Lewis
Amazing how much 20 years can change fashion, huh?
Morning Dress, December 1800 by Ann Frankland Lewis
I love the bright, contrasting lining of her gown!
- February 16
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Undated (but probably 1792) by Ann Frankland Lewis
You don’t see a lot of black in this period, but it looks really nice with these styles. And what a charming little chapeau!
