Petit Courrier des Dames, 1823, No. 186 : Chapeau de Velours (...) 1823

This fashion plate, "Petit Courrier des Dames," from 1823, showcases the latest in Parisian fashion. The anonymous artist depicts a woman in a brown cloak with a blue lining, accessorized with a large green velvet hat and a red book. The figure's elaborate footwear, resembling oversized clogs, adds to the visual spectacle, highlighting the attention to detail and the prevailing fashion trends of the period. This print, likely intended for a fashion magazine, exemplifies the burgeoning use of color lithography in fashion illustration and captures the essence of early 19th-century Parisian style.