Rare 1896 Le Moniteur de la Mode December French Fashion Included Caplet Pattern

This listing is for an Original and Rare December 1896 edition of the Le Moniteur de la Mode French Gazette from Abel Goubaud, Paris. The original caplet pattern is included and is still factory folded. Instructions for stitching the pattern is included in the paper. Language is French. The catalog was a subscription service for mail-order patterns. It is in fair condition with some minor discoloration and staining on the pages. The paper gazette has been previous folded and is currently lying flat, not folded. The package will be sent flat, not folded. Spine staples or lacing have been removed. The catalog is a good resource for getting ideas for those wishing to create fashions inspired by this time period. Actual patterns were not included in this catalog.