Woman of Arles, France, 19th century

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. The Maltese cross on her bosom is called a Cross of Saint Martha. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Horace Vernet from Louis Marie Lante's Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827

Arles Divers Gatine Horace Lante Maltese Vernet

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