Le Moniteur de la Mode, 1896, No. 27, Pl. 329C: Toilette de Mad.e Thirion (...) 1896

"Le Moniteur de la Mode" was a French fashion magazine that published plates like "Toilette de Mad.e Thirion" in 1896. The plate, illustrated by A. Portier, portrays a fashionably dressed woman with a large, dramatic hat and a gown with puffed sleeves. It showcases the styles and trends of the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into the world of Parisian fashion. The plate's attention to detail, both in the clothing and the setting, highlights the importance of fashion as a form of self-expression and social status in the Belle Époque era.