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10939181. Costume of Caen. The woman has fixed her bavolet bonnet with two ribbons.
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10939181. Costume of Caen. The woman has fixed her bavolet bonnet with two ribbons.
Costume of Caen. The woman has fixed her bavolet bonnet with two ribbons.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885. With their tall Alsation lace hats, the women of Caux and Normandy were famous for the elegance and style
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Media ID 20161157
© Florilegius / Bubblepunk
1827 1885 Alsation Bavolet Bonnet Caen Caux Elegance Femmes Fixed Lace Lante Lantes Louis Marie Normandy Pays Ribbons Tall
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This handcolored fashion plate illustration, titled "Costume of Caen," showcases the elegant and stylish attire of women from the Pays de Caux and Normandy region during the 19th century. The image, taken from Louis-Marie Lantes' "Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux," published around 1827-1885, depicts a woman skillfully adjusting her bavolet bonnet with two elegant ribbons. The tall, Alsatian lace hats of this region were renowned for their sophistication and grandeur, making the women of Caen and Normandy a symbol of refined fashion. The intricate lace designs and the delicate ribbons add to the overall allure and charm of this timeless piece. The woman's outfit, consisting of a high-necked blouse, a full skirt, and a shawl, completes the traditional look of the region's women during this era. This illustration offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural heritage of fashion in Caen and Normandy during the 19th century.
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