Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 15 mai 1808, (892): Chapeau de Paill (...) 1808

This 1808 fashion plate by Pierre Charles Baquoy showcases a Parisian woman in a white dress with a straw hat adorned with feathers and ribbons. The image is a hand-colored engraving depicting a woman's outfit from the Journal des Dames et des Modes (Journal of Ladies and Fashion) series. This detailed portrayal of Parisian fashion captures the elegance and simplicity of the early 19th-century style and provides a visual record of the trends of that era. The woman's attire, including the coral necklace and the white dress, reflects the shift towards a more refined and minimalist aesthetic that was taking hold in Europe at the time.