1811 Opera Dresses Fashion - Original Antique Hand-Coloured Print - Theatrical Costume Historical Clothing Study - 5.5 x 9 in

Antique hand-coloured engraving depicting two women in elaborate opera costume dress from the early 19th century. Features delicate watercolour tinting in soft blues, oranges, and earth tones with fine line work typical of period fashion illustrations. Page measures 5.5 × 9 in. Printed on laid paper with visible chain lines and age-appropriate foxing spots throughout. Unrelated text and imagery present on reverse side with no show-through affecting the main illustration. Great for theatre historians, costume designers, fashion enthusiasts, and collectors of period dress illustrations. Condition. Fair. The intaglio image is on layered paper and attached to a card with another print on the reverse. No show through. Some foxing and discolouration consistent with age. Bottom right corner missing as can be seen from the image. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=54122521 for more Fashion prints. **About Your Purchase** - Genuine, ORIGINAL print (never a reprint, reproduction, or copy). - Sold Unframed. - Copyright remains with Seller. No reproduction allowed. **U.S. Customers – No Tariffs or Fees** - Classified as “informational materials,” exempt from tariffs and duty-free. - Sent via Royal Mail Duty Pre-Paid—customs fees covered. - Final price = checkout price. No extra charges at delivery. - Delivery in 5–12 days. Valid email and U.S. phone number required at checkout for postage. **Returns & Shipping** - **Returns:** 14 days, same condition; buyer pays return postage. - **Packaging:** Clear bag in board-backed envelope, reinforced with recycled cardboard. - **Dispatch:** Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (UK) & Tracked International. - UK: 1–3 days - US/EU: 5–12 days - Rest of world: 7–21 days