Woman of Scandinavia, 16th century

Woman of Scandinavia, 16th century. She holds a lit taper in her mouth to use as a candle. She wears a long dress with apron, a long purse full of needles, wooden tapers in her belt, and spins thread with a spindle. Spun threads are tied to a headband. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann. Woodblock engraving by Gerard Seguin and E.F. Huyot after a woodcut by Christoph Krieger from Cesare Vecellio's 16th century Costumes anciens et modernes, Habiti antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo, Firman Didot Ferris Fils, Paris, 1859-1860

16th Century Cesare Vecellio Christoph Krieger Costumes Anciens Et Modernes Decorative Border E.f. Huyot Fellmann Firman Didot Ferris Fils Gerard Seguin H. Catenacci Long Dress Native Costume Needles Nord Purse Spindle Spins Thread Traditional Costume Woodblock

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