Elegantia, of tijdschrift van mode, luxe en smaak voor dames, Juli 1808, No. 52: Cornette de Mousseline brodée... 1808

This fashion plate from the Dutch magazine *Elegantia* depicts a woman in a green, spotted dress, worn with a white muslin cap and a veil, standing on a staircase. The dress is a *robe à l'anglaise*, a popular style of the early 19th century. The image exemplifies the fashion trends of the time, showcasing the delicate fabrics and understated elegance of the era. The plate was created anonymously in 1808 and is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum. It offers a glimpse into the world of fashion and taste of the period, capturing the idealized image of feminine beauty and refinement.