La Belle Assemblée, July 1816.
“Parisian Promenade Hats.”
Two years previous, bonnet crowns had reached enormous heights. By 1816 the crowns, while still fairly large, have less height, but are lavishly decorated. The brims, or pokes, have started to increase in size. In another two years, the pokes will be gigantic.
The print is described in the magazine as follows:
“Parisian Hats: No. 1 represents straw hats, some having coloured silk crowns, some tied à la Marmotte, with silk or lace half handkerchiefs or with ribband; all ornamented with flowers formed of Indian corn and chicory, lilac intermingled with roses, or vine leaves intermingled with maiden hair. No. 2 represents the capote, or morning bonnet, made of clear muslin, ornamented with rich embroidery, fine lace, and white ribband.”
This print was “borrowed” from the French publication Le Journal des Dames et des Modes, where it was published the previous month.
Typically, in this magazine, when using copies of Costume Parisien prints, the description is expanded and much more detailed. In this case, they basically used the same description as shown beneath the French print, with only minor elaboration.
