Petit Courrier des Dames, ca. 1829, No. 679 : Bonnet en point d'Anglerr (...) c. 1829
anonymous
imaginative character sketch
aged paper
traditional media
personal sketchbook
historical fashion
illustrative and welcoming imagery
sketchbook drawing
storyboard and sketchbook work
cartoon carciture
sketchbook art
This fashion plate, *Petit Courrier des Dames*, is a colorful illustration of a woman wearing the latest Parisian fashion, circa 1829. The plate features a woman in a blue velvet cloak with a printed, floral-patterned lining, paired with a white lace bonnet. The figure is depicted in a standing pose, allowing viewers to fully appreciate the details of the garment. Fashion plates like this were an important means of communicating trends across the globe, showcasing the latest styles and providing valuable information to individuals seeking to emulate the fashionable elite. This specific plate, likely a print, is a testament to the enduring power of fashion and its ability to transcend time.
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