A superb original advertising catalog published by the Grands Magasins de la Samaritaine department store in Paris for the summer season of 1900. The cover features an illustration of an elegant bride in a damask gown, a symbol of Belle Époque fashion. Inside, thirty pages are richly illustrated with engravings: dresses, veils, finery, hats, jewelry, lace, watches, and wedding accessories. A fascinating glimpse into Parisian luxury at the end of the 19th century, during the Universal Exhibition.
✦ Origin: France, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Summer 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 24 × 16 cm ✦ Material: Printed paper ✦ Contents: 30 pages illustrated with fashion engravings, jewelry and accessories ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight patina, minor creases
An exceptional witness to women's fashion and Parisian high commerce at the turn of the century – ideal for collectors of illustrations, fashion history or vintage advertising.
