Petit Courrier des Dames, 5 jullet 1843, No. 1940 : Chapeaux de Maurice Beauvais (...) 1843

This fashion plate from 1843, titled “Petit Courrier des Dames,” depicts two women in the latest Parisian styles. The illustration, likely created for a fashion magazine, showcases the elaborate bonnets and dresses of the era. The women are adorned with delicate lace, intricate patterns, and fashionable accessories. The detailed rendering and the text describing the fashion items offer a glimpse into the sartorial trends of 19th-century France, demonstrating the importance of fashion magazines in shaping the tastes of the time.