Elegantia, of tijdschrift van mode, luxe en smaak voor dames, Februari 1809, No. 72: Bonnet de Crêpe... 1809
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This fashion plate, from the Dutch magazine "Elegantia", depicts a woman in a white dress with a yellow and floral patterned shawl. The image shows a woman in a fashionable dress and bonnet, demonstrating the high-fashion standards of the early 19th century. The drawing is a fine example of early-19th century fashion illustration. The plate was published in 1809 and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. "Elegantia" was an influential fashion magazine that reflected the latest trends of the time.
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