The book "Magazine of Illustrations. Issue No. 2497, January 3, 1891" is a unique look into the past that offers the reader to delve into the world of culture and events of the end of the 19th century. In this issue, various author's articles, reports and illustrations are collected, testifying to the extraordinary diversity of social and cultural aspects of life in France at that time. Famous artists and journalists reveal to the reader the world of important events, customs and cultural trends of the era, helping to better understand the time and atmosphere that prevailed then. "Journal of Illustrations. Issue #2497, January 3, 1891" is not only a source of information about the past, but also an excellent example of a multi-layered approach to the study of history through the objective reproduction and analysis of cultural and social phenomena of the era.