Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1787, qqq 367 : Jeune Elégante coeffé (...) 1787

This fashion plate, created by Pierre Charles Baquoy in 1787, depicts a "Jeune Elégante" dressed in the latest French fashion. The woman wears a "Toque à la Couronne d'Amour" (crown of love hat), a small, white morning dress, and a long blue overskirt. The image, part of a series illustrating contemporary French fashion, provides insight into the clothing styles of the late 18th century. This fashion plate, "Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français," is a visual record of the fashion trends of the time and can be found in the Rijksmuseum collection.