Woman of Caux in tall bonnet with long lace
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Woman of Caux in tall bonnet with long lace
Woman of Caux in tall bonnet with long lace tails fixed with a large pin.. Almost all the women of Caux wear hairpiece chignon, and their bonnets are embroidered with gold or silver. 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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Alsation Bonnet Caux Chignon Embroidered Engraved Gatine Hairpiece Lace Lante Marie Normandy Tails Tall
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This handcolored fashion plate illustration, titled "Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux" and dating back to 1827/1885, showcases the elegant and distinctive attire of the women from Caux, a region in Normandy, France. The image features a woman proudly wearing a tall, ornate bonnet adorned with long lace tails, secured with a large, decorative pin. The bonnet sits atop a chignon hairstyle, a common choice among women in the area. The bonnet itself is a testament to the region's rich history and craftsmanship. The tall Alsatian lace hats of Caux and Normandy were renowned for their elegance and style, with intricate gold or silver embroidery adding an air of sophistication. The long lace tails, known as "queues de lace," were a distinctive feature of the headwear and were often worn in pairs, draped down the back or over the shoulders. The woman in the illustration wears her hair in a chignon, a classic updo that was popular during this time period. The intricately designed hairpiece adds an additional layer of detail to her already striking appearance. The fashion plate, engraved by Louis-Marie Lante and published by G. Gatine, provides a glimpse into the fashionable world of the women of Caux during the 19th century. This image is a beautiful reminder of the region's rich history and the unique traditions that once defined it.
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