Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 24 janvier 1799, An 7 (86) : Toque de Velours (...) 1799

This fashion plate from the *Journal des Dames et des Modes* by Pierre Charles Baquoy, depicts a woman in a white dress with a red velvet bodice, wearing a velvet toque. The illustration depicts a trend of the time, the emphasis on a simple yet elegant silhouette that showcased the quality of the fabrics. The plate captures the refined taste of Parisian women during the Directory, a period of dramatic societal change in France.