Petit Courrier des Dames, 1823, No. 181 : Robe de Tulle garnie de fleurs (...) 1823

This fashion plate, "Petit Courrier des Dames", was printed in 1823 and depicts two women wearing fashionable dresses. The woman on the left, standing, wears a pale gray tulle gown, trimmed with floral designs, and a purple sash. The woman on the right is seated, showing the back of her gown with a similar design. The print was created as an example of the latest Parisian fashions by an unknown artist, published in the Petit Courrier des Dames, a periodical featuring illustrations of the most up-to-date fashion trends. This type of print is a fascinating example of fashion documentation and social history.