4 Costume Designs By Georges Japhet For The Blondel Fashion House In Paris, Watercolors

French painter, draftsman, illustrator, poster artist, and caricaturist, who signed most of his works with the pseudonym “Japhet.”
The four costumes were created for Maison Blondel in Paris, which rented costumes for the theater, balls, etc....
Photo No. 1: Titled “The Red Carnation,” signed at the hem: “Japhet,” with “Blondel” noted in the upper right corner; the other notations relate to the costume’s dimensions and colors.
Photo No. 2: Titled “Dancer,” signed “Japhet” at the bottom of the dress; “Blondel” is indicated on the right, and at the very top are several names—perhaps those of actresses intended for the role.
Photo No. 3: “Ali Baba’s Maid,” signed “Japhet” in the lower right corner; “Blondel” is indicated below the title; and in the upper left corner: “Willy?”—perhaps the name of the actress considered for the role.
Photo No. 4: *The Red Carnation*, signed “Japhet” in the lower right corner; “Blondel” is indicated in the upper left corner