Petit Courrier des Dames, 1827, nr. 457 1827

This 1827 fashion plate from the Petit Courrier des Dames, a Parisian fashion magazine, depicts two women in elegant gowns and elaborate hairstyles. The woman in the foreground wears a pale pink dress with a yellow sash and a dramatic, multi-colored hat with bows and ribbons. Her companion is dressed in a similarly styled, yellow dress. This print is a valuable visual document of fashion trends in the early 19th century, capturing the intricate detail and artistry of the era. The print is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.