Oyster shucker of Le Havre.

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Oyster shucker of Le Havre. She wears a low bonnet decorated with lace only to the ears. A knife hangs from her belt, and she carries a basket of oysters. In the background, workers can be seen raking shells in oyster beds. 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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