Woman of Bern in a lace bonnet, Switzerland, 19th century

Woman of Bern in a horsehair lace bonnet, Switzerland, 19th century. The lace bonnet resembles a cockscomb, and contrasts with the elegant simplicity of her chemise, bodice, apron and petticoat. 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 Chemise Cockscomb Crin Divers Gatine Horsehair Lante Petticoat

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