Petit Courrier des Dames, 1827, No. 496 : Robe de Cotepal (...) 1827

This fashion plate, published in 1827, depicts two Parisian ladies, likely sisters, wearing the latest fashions. The woman on the left sports a fashionable white bonnet with pink ribbons and a lacy shawl, while the woman on the right dons a large, elaborate white bonnet with feathers and ribbons and a black lace shawl. The illustration provides a detailed glimpse into Parisian fashion trends of the era, including popular styles of bonnets, dresses, and shawls. This is a "Modes de Paris," or "Fashion of Paris," a type of artwork common in the early 19th century, that showcases the latest styles. The image, with its hand-colored details, offers a glimpse into the elegant world of Parisian women in 1827.