Journal des Demoiselles, 1 Juillet 1891, Nr. 4840 : Toilettes de Mme Gradoz (...) 1891

This fashion plate by A. Chaillot, titled "Journal des Demoiselles, 1 Juillet 1891, Nr. 4840 : Toilettes de Mme Gradoz" from 1891, showcases the latest trends in Parisian fashion. The image features three figures: two women, one holding a parasol and the other carrying a bouquet of flowers, and a young boy pushing a toy cart. The women are depicted in elaborate dresses, with the one on the left sporting a light colored dress with a patterned skirt and the one on the right wearing a black and white patterned dress with a cinched waist. The boy is dressed in a sailor suit. This type of fashion plate was a popular form of communication in the 19th century, providing readers with a visual guide to the latest styles.