Young woman of Valais, Switzerland, 19th century

Young woman of Valais, Switzerland, 19th century, in traditional costume of fichu, laced bodice, petticoats and apron. Her straw hat is decorated with ribbons and worn above a muslin bonnet. 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

Bodice Divers Fichu Gatine Laced Lante Muslin Petticoat Ribbons Valais

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