Petit Courrier des Dames, 1828, No. 580 : Robe d'Organdi (...) 1828

This fashion plate from 1828 depicts a woman in a white dress with a full skirt and puffed sleeves. Her bonnet, adorned with flowers and feathers, sits on her head. The plate, titled "Petit Courrier des Dames," illustrates the latest fashions in Paris. It is a prime example of fashion illustration, a genre that became popular in the 19th century. Fashion plates like this were used to showcase new styles and trends to a wide audience.