Modes et Manières du Jour 1799-1800, no. 32: La Lectur (...) c. 1893s - 1903s

This anonymous fashion plate, titled *Modes et Manières du Jour 1799-1800, no. 32: La Lecture* depicts a woman in a white dress with a pink train and a black bodice, holding an open book and a parasol. The print is a *fashion plate*, a type of illustration that captured the latest fashions and trends of the day. These plates were important in the 19th century as they served as a visual reference for those who wanted to stay up-to-date on the latest clothing styles. The detail of the woman's dress, the umbrella, and the book all indicate that this is a fashion plate from the late 19th century.