Servant of Fecamp. If the bonnet is simple, the cape with hood is very ornate with double collar and pleated decorated edges.

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Servant of Fecamp. If the bonnet is simple, the cape with hood is very ornate with double collar and pleated decorated edges. Hand-colored fashion plate illustration by Lante engraved by Gatine from Louis-Marie Lante's "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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Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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