Normandy Collection (page 5)

Milkmaid of Cherbourg
5855739 Milkmaid of Cherbourg; (add.info.: Milkmaid of Cherbourg. In Normandy, the women usually carry goods on their shoulders, not on their heads or in their arms)

Costume of Carentan
5855736 Costume of Carentan; (add.info.: Costume of a servant of Carentan. The only remarkable thing about her clothes is the square ends of the papillon (butterfly) wings of her bonnet

Woman of Coutances
5855735 Woman of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman of Coutances, in casual home or night dress. The headdress is similar to the serre-tete worn in Paris, but with a different top)

Costume of Saint-Lo
5855731 Costume of Saint-Lo.; (add.info.: Costume of Saint-Lo. The hat is called a "bonnet rond." The background shows a view of one of the terraces next to the Champ-de-Mars)

Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe
5855726 Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe.; (add.info.: Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe. While the bonnet is not so special, the shoes are very elegant)

Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe
5855725 Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe; (add.info.: Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe. The folds in the bonnet are accidental, it is too large for her head)

Costume of the area of Dieppe
5855723 Costume of the area of Dieppe.; (add.info.: Costume of the area of Dieppe. Side view of a bonnet with its papillon (butterfly) wings folded toward the front, giving it a very different air

Costume of the area of Dieppe
5855722 Costume of the area of Dieppe; (add.info.: Costume of the area of Dieppe. The wings of the papillon (butterfly) on this bonnet are folded toward the front

Young woman of St. Aubin
5855720 Young woman of St. Aubin; (add.info.: Young woman of St. Aubin, a servant at Dieppe. Common women often wear a simple bonnet all day)

Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea
5855711 Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea.; (add.info.: Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea. Again the falling tails from the bonnet and the false sleeves in a contrasting colour)

Young woman of Bayeux
5855707 Young woman of Bayeux; (add.info.: Young woman of Bayeux. A novel method of making a tie to fix the bonnet. The background show the entrance to the promenade in Bayeux)

Farmer of Harcourt, near Caen
5855705 Farmer of Harcourt, near Caen; (add.info.: Farmer of Harcourt, near Caen. Here is the mitre in profile. The women of Normandy are very fond of coarse red and blue colours)

Costume of the area of Caen
5855703 Costume of the area of Caen; (add.info.: Woman in costume of the area of Caen. In the background are sailing ships docked at the quay)

Costume of Bolbec
5855696 Costume of Bolbec; (add.info.: Woman in costume of Bolbec, reading a book while resting against a chair. This bavolet bonnet is the most beautiful we have seen)

Costume of Rolleville, drawn at le Havre
5855693 Costume of Rolleville, drawn at le Havre; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Rolleville, drawn at le Havre. She wears an elaborate tall bavolet hat of folded lace)

Young person of le Havre
5855691 Young person of le Havre.; (add.info.: Young woman of the port of le Havre. She wears a bonnet that rises to a point, decorated with lace only to the ears. A silk ribbon is wrapped around it)

Costume of the Dieppe area
5855687 Costume of the Dieppe area; (add.info.: Woman in costume of the Dieppe area. Rear view of the tall bavolet bonnet with two long lace tails reaching to the shoulder)

Costume of the Coutances area
5855685 Costume of the Coutances area; (add.info.: A young woman from the Coutances area who could not help but sacrifice most of her hair)

Costume of Coutances
5855683 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Coutances. Here is a really large bavolet bonnet, with the most luxurious decoration)

Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen
5855679 Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen.; (add.info.: Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen. It's not the tall bavolet bonnet that is remarkable here so much as the hair chignon held up in)

The tripes, c.1910 (print)
7293351 The tripes, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Tripes as used to be cooked in Caen (Normandy, France)

East coast at high water, Le Mont St. Michel, France
1128941 East coast at high water, Le Mont St. Michel, France; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

A Norman Dairy (engraving)
8631909 A Norman Dairy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Norman Dairy. Illustration for Dairy Farming by J P Sheldon (Cassell)

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Deauville: Royal Hotel et les Jardins (b/w photo)
8644699 Deauville: Royal Hotel et les Jardins (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Hotel et les Jardins)

Le Mont Saint-Michel: La Basilique, L'Abside (b/w photo)
8646415 Le Mont Saint-Michel: La Basilique, L'Abside (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Basilique, L'Abside)

Le Mont Saint-Michel: Le Cote Sud et la Digue (b/w photo)
8646402 Le Mont Saint-Michel: Le Cote Sud et la Digue (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cote Sud et la Digue)

Le Mont Saint-Michel: L'Abbaye, Les Remparts et la Tour du Nord (b/w photo)
8646399 Le Mont Saint-Michel: L'Abbaye, Les Remparts et la Tour du Nord (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L'Abbaye)

Le Mont Saint-Michel: Vue Generale au Nord-Ouest (b/w photo)
8646394 Le Mont Saint-Michel: Vue Generale au Nord-Ouest (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue Generale au Nord-Ouest)

Fancy dress outfits: Normandy (colour litho)
8636863 Fancy dress outfits: Normandy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Normandy)

Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel: Abbaye, du Mont-Saint Michel L'Archange St Michel, par Fremiet
8639771 Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel: Abbaye, du Mont-Saint Michel L'Archange St Michel, par Fremiet, place sur le haut de la fleche (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel: Abbaye, Refectoire des Moines, XIIIe siecle (b/w photo)
8639759 Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel: Abbaye, Refectoire des Moines, XIIIe siecle (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbaye, Refectoire des Moines)

Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel: Vue prise de la Digue (b/w photo)
8639754 Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel: Vue prise de la Digue (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue prise de la Digue)

Rouen: La Grosse Horloge (coloured photo)
8641005 Rouen: La Grosse Horloge (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Grosse Horloge)

Rouen: Eglise St-Maclou (coloured photo)
8641002 Rouen: Eglise St-Maclou (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eglise St-Maclou)

Rouen: Eglise Saint-Ouen, vue de la Cathedrale (coloured photo)
8640999 Rouen: Eglise Saint-Ouen, vue de la Cathedrale (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eglise Saint-Ouen, vue de la Cathedrale)

Rouen: Vue Generale prise de la Cote Sainte-Catherine (coloured photo)
8640994 Rouen: Vue Generale prise de la Cote Sainte-Catherine (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue Generale prise de la Cote Sainte-Catherine)

Rouen: La Fontaine Sainte-Marie (coloured photo)
8640992 Rouen: La Fontaine Sainte-Marie (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Fontaine Sainte-Marie)

Rouen: Quai de la Bourse et Cours Boieldieu (coloured photo)
8640990 Rouen: Quai de la Bourse et Cours Boieldieu (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quai de la Bourse et Cours Boieldieu)

Rouen: Vue des Quais et de la Seine (coloured photo)
8640989 Rouen: Vue des Quais et de la Seine (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue des Quais et de la Seine)

Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel: Abbaye, Crypte de l'Aquilon, XIIe siecle (b/w photo)
8639766 Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel: Abbaye, Crypte de l'Aquilon, XIIe siecle (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbaye, Crypte de l'Aquilon)

Rouen: Vieilles Maisons et Vieille Fontaine Rue Saint-Romain (b/w photo)
8641019 Rouen: Vieilles Maisons et Vieille Fontaine Rue Saint-Romain (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Normandy, a region steeped in history and beauty. From the D-Day map of 1944 to the courageous British and Canadian troops landing on Juno Beach, this land holds tales of bravery and sacrifice. The echoes of King Harold's foot soldiers with their spears and battle axes resonate through time, immortalized in the iconic Bayeux Tapestry. D-Day brought forth a pivotal moment as Allied forces landed on Omaha Beach, marking the beginning of liberation for France. Supplies poured ashore, symbolizing hope amidst chaos. The Bayeux Tapestry stands tall as a testament to Normandy's rich heritage, reminding us of its significance not only within France but also Europe. Beyond war narratives lies an enchanting side to Normandy - Claude Monet's Japanese bridge and lily pond captivate visitors with their ethereal beauty. These serene scenes transport us into Impressionist masterpieces that have stood the test of time. The Normandy Landings themselves hold a prominent place in World War II history; June 6th, 1944 forever etched into our collective memory. It was here that heroes emerged from adversity, shaping the course of humanity. In contrast to wartime struggles is Fête Day in a Cider Orchard – an idyllic celebration where locals revel in joyous festivities surrounded by nature's bounty. This glimpse into Norman culture reminds us that life goes on even amidst turmoil. Le Bec Hellouin presents an icon depicting Jesus’s Transfiguration - a spiritual connection rooted deep within Normandy’s soulful landscapes. It serves as a reminder that faith endures despite trials faced throughout history. And who can forget Gabrielle Coco Chanel? This visionary French fashion designer found inspiration along Etretat beach in early 20th century Normandy while gazing at Falaise d'Amont cliffs behind her – proof that creativity knows no bounds when immersed in such breathtaking surroundings.