Elegantia, of tijdschrift van mode, luxe en smaak voor dames, Augustus 1809, No. 85: Chapeau de Paille... 1809

This 1809 fashion plate from the Dutch magazine *Elegantia* depicts a woman in a white dress and hat. The woman stands gracefully against a neutral background, holding a book, which emphasizes the elegant lines of her dress. The caption below the image identifies the dress as a *Redingote de Percale* and the hat as a *Chapeau de Paille*. The plate serves as a record of the fashionable styles of the early 19th century, illustrating the *Empire* silhouette which favored high-waisted designs. The illustration's meticulous details and delicate color palette offer a glimpse into the world of fashion and taste of the era.