Single woman of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century

Single woman of Bern in distinctive straw hat decorated with flowers, Switzerland, 19th century. Her chemise is embroidered with her initials, E.B. Her long pigtails are dressed with ribbons that reach her feet. 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

Bern Bodice Divers Gatine Initials Lante Petticoats Pigtail

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