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Milkmaid of Oberhasli, Switzerland, 19th century
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Milkmaid of Oberhasli, Switzerland, 19th century
Married milkmaid of Oberhasli, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a velvet toque under a braid of hair, a check bib, chemise, apron and petticoats, and carries pails of milk and cream. 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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Apron Bern Braid Canton Chemise Gatine Georges Jacques Lante Marie Married Milk Milkmaid Pail Petticoat Plaited Toque Oberhasli
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving captures the essence of rural life in the 19th century Canton of Bern, Switzerland. The image depicts a married milkmaid from Oberhasli, a region renowned for its dairy farming. Dressed in traditional attire, she wears a velvet toque under a plaited braid of hair, a check bib, a chemise, an apron, and full petticoats. In her hands, she carries two pails, one filled with milk and the other with cream. This charming scene is an accurate representation of the milkmaid's daily life during this era. The illustration, created by Louis Marie Lante and engraved by Georges Jacques Gatine, was originally published in the French book "Costumes of Various Countries" or "Costumes de Divers Pays," published in Paris in 1827. The meticulous attention to detail in the engraving allows us to appreciate the intricacies of the milkmaid's costume and the authenticity of her surroundings. The milkmaid's traditional outfit, with its practical yet elegant design, reflects the rural community's strong connection to the land and its agricultural traditions. This image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a simpler time and reminding us of the beauty and charm of rural life in the 19th century.
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