Petit Courrier des Dames, 1824, No. 209 : Habit d'amazone en drap (...) 1824

This fashion plate, *Petit Courrier des Dames, 1824, No. 209 : Habit d'amazone en drap (...)*, from 1824, depicts a woman in a riding habit. This hand-colored engraving is a classic example of fashion illustration and is a window into the clothing styles of the early 19th century. The intricate details of the woman's dress, including the fitted bodice and flowing skirt, are depicted with precision. The image is particularly interesting because it portrays a woman in a traditionally masculine activity, emphasizing the changing social roles of women during this time. Fashion plates like this, often published in magazines or periodicals, served as a primary source for disseminating new fashion trends.