Petit Courrier des Dames, 10 mai 1828, No. 553 : Chapeau en rubans de gaze... 1828

This 1828 hand-colored engraving from *Petit Courrier des Dames* is a fashion plate depicting a Parisian woman wearing a fashionable gown and hat. The illustration is a prime example of the "Modes de Paris" genre, which presented the latest trends and styles of dress in the French capital. This particular plate showcases a woman in a blue gown, with the detail of a green ribbon trimming her waist and the edge of her sleeves. The elaborate hat is a hallmark of early 19th-century Parisian fashion, with an abundance of ribbons and flowers. The image is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.