Costume of Honfleur. The bonnet is poorly set, but that is the fashion in this region.

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Costume of Honfleur. The bonnet is poorly set, but that is the fashion in this region. The port is visible in the background. 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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