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Costume of a French female servant, reign
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Costume of a French female servant, reign
Costume of a French female servant, reign of King Henry IV. Handcoloured lithograph after a 1602 print from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852
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1600s Administration Bibliophile Historiques Jacob Lacroix Librairie Servant
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts a French female servant's costume from the reign of King Henry IV (1553-1610). The image is based on a 1602 print from "Costumes Historiques de la France" by Paul Lacroix, published by the Administration de Librairie in Paris. The servant is dressed in a simple yet elegant attire typical of the late 16th century. She wears a high-waisted, full-skirted dress made of wool or linen, with a fitted bodice and a lace-edged collar. Over the dress, she dons a long, sleeveless apron made of linen or cotton, which is secured at the waist with a wide, decorative sash. Her headdress consists of a simple, white linen cap, adorned with a small, red ribbon. The servant's shoes are typical of the period, featuring low heels and open toes. Her hands are adorned with simple silver rings, and she carries a wooden spoon and a large, woven basket on her arm. The overall effect is one of practicality and simplicity, reflecting the humble yet essential role of servants in the French court during the reign of King Henry IV. This beautiful lithograph is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy that characterized Paul Lacroix's "Costumes Historiques de la France" series. The handcolouring adds a richness and depth to the image, bringing the costume to life and transporting us back to the opulent courts of the French monarchy in the late 16th century.
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