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Betrothed girl of Marken Island, North Holland
Betrothed girl of Marken Island, North Holland, Netherlands, 19th century. In traditional costume that is unchanged since the 13th century. She wears a high headdress, bodice, chemise, false sleeves, apron, and petticoats. Her embroidered apron has large vertical bands. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827
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This image showcases a betrothed girl from the quaint Marken Island in North Holland, Netherlands, dressed in traditional attire that has remained unchanged since the 13th century. The young woman's ensemble includes a high headdress, a bodice adorned with intricate embroidery, a chemise, false sleeves, an apron with large vertical bands, and petticoats. The hand-coloured copperplate engraving, created by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of this waterland community. The traditional costume of Marken Island, with its distinctive elements, has long been a source of fascination for historians, anthropologists, and art enthusiasts alike. The intricate details of the girl's headdress, the delicate embroidery on her bodice, and the vibrant colors of her apron all serve to highlight the unique character and history of this remarkable place. The image, taken from the Costumes of Various Countries series published in Paris in 1827, provides a valuable record of the traditional dress of the Marken Island community, offering a window into the past and preserving the memory of a way of life that has endured for centuries.
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