Costumes Of Various Countries Collection (#2)

Young girl of the Canton of Uri, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a straw hat decorated with ribbons
FLO4657895 Young girl of the Canton of Uri, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a straw hat decorated with ribbons, a fichu worn like a scarf, laced bodice, apron and petticoats

Young lady of North Holland, Netherlands, 19th century. Her embroidered cap is adorned with large gold plates called
FLO4657868 Young lady of North Holland, Netherlands, 19th century. Her embroidered cap is adorned with large gold plates called willow leaves over a veil and can cost up to 400 guilders

Young girl of Tegernsee, Bavaria, Germany, 19th century. She wears short petticoats and pleated stockings
FLO4657738 Young girl of Tegernsee, Bavaria, Germany, 19th century. She wears short petticoats and pleated stockings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an

Fisherwoman of Bordeaux, France, 19th century. She wears a tall bonnet of fine organdy cotton for special occasions
FLO4658239 Fisherwoman of Bordeaux, France, 19th century. She wears a tall bonnet of fine organdy cotton for special occasions, bodice with openings at the waist to reveal the shirt, fichu, apron

Servant girl (nanny with child) of Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany, 19th century
FLO4658173 Servant girl (nanny with child) of Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany, 19th century. Her costume is richly decorated with gold braid and ribbons

Young girl of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. A chambermaid in town has modified her rural costume
FLO4657933 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

Betrothed girl of the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears an elegant toque, ruff, jacket
FLO4657858 Betrothed girl of the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears an elegant toque, ruff, jacket, black apron and strawberry petticoats

Young woman of Valais, Switzerland, 19th century, in traditional costume of fichu, laced bodice, petticoats and apron
FLO4657776 Young woman of Valais, Switzerland, 19th century, in traditional costume of fichu, laced bodice, petticoats and apron

Young girl of the Pfafflar Valley, Tyrol, Austria, 19th century. While the hat is oriental
FLO4657726 Young girl of the Pfafflar Valley, Tyrol, Austria, 19th century. While the hat is oriental, the rest of the outfit is gothic

Young girl of Torla, Aragon, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a black bandanna, fichu, buttoned-up waistcoat
FLO4658313 Young girl of Torla, Aragon, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a black bandanna, fichu, buttoned-up waistcoat, pleated apron, and sandals tied with long ribbon laces

Servant woman of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears an embroidered cap, laced bodice, fichu
FLO4658242 Servant woman of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears an embroidered cap, laced bodice, fichu, and pleated petticoats, and carries a bucket of water

Woman in costume of Seville, Spain, 19th century. Hair in ringlets, a short jacket with open collar
FLO4658113 Woman in costume of Seville, Spain, 19th century. Hair in ringlets, a short jacket with open collar, and high-waisted skirt

Woman of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. She wears a seethrough check mantilla veil with scarlet ribbons
FLO4658056 Woman of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. She wears a seethrough check mantilla veil with scarlet ribbons, black basquina dress and carries a fan

Godmother of Guggisberg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a tuft hat, a pyramid of flowers
FLO4658012 Godmother of Guggisberg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a tuft hat, a pyramid of flowers, a dress of black silk with ruff, and her initials embroidered on her bosom

Cook of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a lace bonnet, and carries a basket wof eggs and vegetables
FLO4657758 Cook of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a lace bonnet, and carries a basket wof eggs and vegetables

Woman of Cassano All Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century. She sells eggs from a basket
FLO4658352 Woman of Cassano All Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century. She sells eggs from a basket, and wears a kerchief held by a pin, chemise, bodice

Woman of Valencia, Spain, 19th century. She wears her hair tied up, gothic lace sleeves
FLO4658143 Woman of Valencia, Spain, 19th century. She wears her hair tied up, gothic lace sleeves, and falbala flounces on her skirt

Peasant woman of Baden, near Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat is decorated with silk pompons
FLO4657966 Peasant woman of Baden, near Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat is decorated with silk pompons, and her toque with bows

Young woman of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a frogged bodice, striped apron
FLO4657816 Young woman of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a frogged bodice, striped apron, and long red tassels from her braided hair

Young girl of North Holland, Netherlands, 19th century. In distinctive embroidered cap with gold plates called willow
FLO4657812 Young girl of North Holland, Netherlands, 19th century. In distinctive embroidered cap with gold plates called willow leaves and veil, floral cotton camisole, silk apron and skirt

Milkmaid of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a toquet of lace made from horsehair
FLO4657740 Milkmaid of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a toquet of lace made from horsehair, and carries a wooden pail with lid

Chambermaid of Hamburg, Germany, 19th century. She carries a small basket or wicker basket and wears a check shawl
FLO4657686 Chambermaid of Hamburg, Germany, 19th century. She carries a small basket or wicker basket and wears a check shawl and white apron

Peasant girl of the environs of Wurtzburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century
FLO4658249 Peasant girl of the environs of Wurtzburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. The headband covers the elegance of the bonnet, and the fichu is bunched up around the throat

Servant woman of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 19th century. She wears a redezilla, a headdress of silk net
FLO4658199 Servant woman of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 19th century. She wears a redezilla, a headdress of silk net, a check fichu, chemise, petticoat and black apron

Peasant girl in festival dress, Upper Carniola, Slovenia, 19th century. She wears a silk headdress, a lace gorge
FLO4657984 Peasant girl in festival dress, Upper Carniola, Slovenia, 19th century. She wears a silk headdress, a lace gorge, and many ribbons and bows on her shirt

Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun
FLO4658228 Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun, laced bodice with ribbons, short sleeves, and full pleated petticoats

Woman of Majorca, Spain, 19th century. She wears a fichu-wimple combination tied at the throat with a ribbon bow called
FLO4658182 Woman of Majorca, Spain, 19th century. She wears a fichu-wimple combination tied at the throat with a ribbon bow called a floque, black dress with fitted bodice

Woman of Seville, Spain, 19th century. She wears a ribbon tied in a bow over her ringlets
FLO4658109 Woman of Seville, Spain, 19th century. She wears a ribbon tied in a bow over her ringlets, a fringed petticoat and a distinctive shawl

Woman of Arles, France, 19th century. Her traditional headdress is based on a Greek style
FLO4658065 Woman of Arles, France, 19th century. Her traditional headdress is based on a Greek style, and features a large ribbon tied in a bow at front, and a cap behind

Milkmaid of Gelderland, Netherlands, 19th century. Her bonnet trimmed with lace and long ribbons to tie it
FLO4658050 Milkmaid of Gelderland, Netherlands, 19th century. Her bonnet trimmed with lace and long ribbons to tie it. Her fichu and jacket are decorated with flowers

Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 19th century. Her little cap
FLO4657902 Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 19th century. Her little cap, gorget and sleeve cuffs are all of painted cloth

Young woman of Guggisberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. Her hair braids are tied over her toquet
FLO4657831 Young woman of Guggisberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. Her hair braids are tied over her toquet

Fruit seller of Hamburg, Germany, with basket of apples, 19th century. She wears a starched fichu on her bonnet
FLO4657708 Fruit seller of Hamburg, Germany, with basket of apples, 19th century. She wears a starched fichu on her bonnet and many petticoats worn over the other

Cook from Hamburg, Germany, 19th century. Her masters have ordered her to carry a bouquet to a friend
FLO4657633 Cook from Hamburg, Germany, 19th century. Her masters have ordered her to carry a bouquet to a friend. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by

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Step into a world of cultural diversity as we explore the captivating costumes of various countries in the 19th century. From Italy to Germany, Switzerland to Spain, and Belgium to the Netherlands, each region boasts its own unique style that reflects its rich heritage. In Carovilli, Molise, Italy, a young girl catches our attention with her impeccable fashion sense. With an artfully folded kerchief adorning her head and a symmetrical motley of patterns made from gold braid and embroidery on her dress, she exudes elegance beyond her years. Moving northwards to Kell am See in Germany, we encounter a peasant girl who embraces simplicity with grace. Her long pigtails peek out from under a small bonnet while she carries a straw hat adorned with intricate knots - a charming touch that adds character to her ensemble. Switzerland beckons us next as we meet two fascinating women from different cantons. In Lucerne, a young woman dons an eye-catching troche or bourrelet hat atop her head along with footless stockings - both defining features of traditional Swiss attire. Meanwhile, in Zug, another young girl showcases her playful spirit through regular loops of ribbon embellishing her straw hat and floral laces decorating her apron bib. Venturing further south into the Spanish Pyrenees brings us face-to-face with beauty personified. A young woman from Bujaruelo captivates us with white kerchiefs tied over braided hair adorned by ribbons. Her red fichu complements the laced corset and pleated apron she wears effortlessly - truly showcasing Spanish flair at its finest. Back in Germany's Franconia region near Bamberg lies yet another enchanting sight: a young girl dressed in Sunday clothes on her way to church. Holding onto a prayer book tightly while wearing throat-covering scarves and folded fichus over their hair signifies devotion intertwined seamlessly with fashion.