Petit Courrier des Dames, 1826, No. 387 : Robe de gros de Naples (...) 1826

This fashion plate from 1826, part of the *Petit Courrier des Dames* series, depicts a woman wearing a fashionable dress of the era. The anonymous artist captures the details of the "robe de gros de Naples," a dress made of gros de Naples fabric, adorned with ruffles and a plaid pattern. The woman is also wearing a large, elaborate hat with plumes, indicating the attention to detail and accessories common in 19th-century fashion. The fashion plate, a popular medium of the time, served as a visual guide for women seeking to stay abreast of the latest Parisian trends.