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Young girl of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Young girl of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. A chambermaid in town has modified her rural costume with a shorter skirt and ruched sleeves. Her toque hat has large ribbons and she carries an umbrella. 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 Canton Chambermaid Gatine Georges Jacques Lante Marie Petticoats Ribbons Ruched Skirt Sleeves Striped Toque Umbrella Various Zurich
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This image showcases a young girl from the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, in the 19th century. Dressed in the transitional attire between her rural roots and the evolving urban fashion, she embodies the spirit of change during this era. The chambermaid, who hails from a town in the canton, has adapted her traditional costume to suit the modern times. Her skirt has been shortened, and her sleeves have been ruched, adding a touch of elegance to her simple attire. The girl's toque hat, a quintessential element of Swiss folkwear, has been embellished with large ribbons, making it a fashion statement rather than a mere functional accessory. She carries an umbrella, a practical addition to her ensemble, reflecting the unpredictable weather of the region. The girl's striped apron and petticoats add a pop of color to her outfit, while her petticoats peek out from beneath her shortened skirt. This beautiful hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante, offers a glimpse into the fashion trends of the Canton of Zurich during the 19th century. The intricate details of the girl's costume, from the ruching on her sleeves to the ribbons on her hat, are expertly captured in this exquisite work of art. The illustration, originally published in the book "Costumes of Various Countries," provides a fascinating insight into the fashion evolution of the time and the unique blend of rural and urban influences in the Canton of Zurich.
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