La Samaritaine Shop has been a part of Paris history since 1870, however by 1890, a change in location and property size saw it blossom into a large thriving department store with a design that reflected the highly artistic Art Nouveau movement. Just about everything could be found at La Samaritaine, just like this box containing a frilly outfit for a 19-20” bebe that included a floral ornament, an opulent silk and lace bonnet and a colorful parasol to accompany the Summer dress and overcoat.