Costume of Pont-Leveque, Calvados
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Costume of Pont-Leveque, Calvados
Costume of Pont-Leveque, Calvados.. Her clothes show her to be a lady of leisure: merino-wool redingote trimmed with velvet, a shawl in imitation cashmere, a cashmere bag and a lace collar of three layers. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885. With their tall Alsation lace hats, the women of Caux and Normandy were famous for the elegance and style
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Alsation Bonnet Calvados Caux Chiffon Cornet Engraved Gatine Lace Lante Marie Normandy Parisienne Pont Redingote Shawl Velvet Leveque
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In this handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lante's "Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux," published between 1827 and 1885, we find a striking representation of the elegant attire of a lady from Pont-Leveque, Calvados in Normandy, France. The woman's attire exudes an air of leisure and refinement, with a merino-wool redingote, trimmed in velvet, serving as the foundation of her outfit. The redingote, a long, fitted coat with a waist seam, was a popular choice among the upper classes during the 19th century. The lady's ensemble is further accentuated by a shawl in imitation cashmere, adding a touch of warmth and luxury to her appearance. A cashmere bag, likely used to carry essentials, is slung over her arm, while a lace collar of three layers adorns her neck, adding an intricate and feminine touch to her attire. Completing her look is a tall Alsatian lace hat, a symbol of the elegance and style that was synonymous with the women of Caux and Normandy during this period. The hat, known as a "cornet" or "Parisienne," features intricate lace designs and a chiffon ribbon, adding a graceful and refined touch to her overall appearance. This beautiful illustration, engraved by Gatine, offers a glimpse into the fashionable world of a bygone era, transporting us back in time to the elegant and refined world of the women of Pont-Leveque, Calvados.
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