1888 Chromolithograph 19th Century Holland Fashion Costume Headdress Lace LCH5

This is a rare original 1888 two-page color chromolithograph set (two single-sided pages) which depicts a variety of headdress, hats, dresses, and fashions worn by the Dutch people of Holland (the Netherlands) during the 19th century. As peasant's clothing tended to vary little, it was often the lace headdresses and unique hats that helped the most in identifying one's home region, however such traditional styles eventually faded back as European fashions slowly nudged their way into the Netherlands.

Key Elements in Each Plate

AO - Top - 1. Frisian from Leewarden - 2. Villager from Zaardam (Zaanstad) - 3. Woman from Beyerland -4. Girl from Ameland - Girl from Groeningen.

Bottom - 6. Giel from ter Goes - 7,10. Girls from Krommenie wearing gilded forehead pieces - 8. Woman from Beyerland - 9. Woman from Dordrecht.

AV - Top - 1. Fisherman from Urk - 2. Aanspreker, or undertaker, from Middelburg, Walcheren - 3. Undertaker from Amsterdam - 4. Villager from Volendam - 5. Fisherman from Zandvoort, northern Holland - 6. Matron from Urk - 7. Fisherman's wife from Marken - 8,12,14. Bourgeois orphan from Amsterdam.

Bottom - 9,10,20. Fisherman and his wife, from Volendam - 11. Fisherman from Volendam - 13. Fisherman from Urk - 15. Peasant from Lagemaer, Schouwn, wearing clothes from the turn of the century - 16. Traditional straw hat - 17,28. Young couple from Walcheren, the girl is continuing the tradition of demanding payment of a kiss from her lover as they step across a little wooden bridge - 18. Young man from Walcheron - 19,21. Traditional lace bonnets - 22. Ladies from Noord Holland at the turn of the century, wearing the Empire style that was so common during that period - 23. Fish merchand - 27. Girl from Hindeloopen riding in a self-propelled sleigh, from the turn of the century - 29. Frisian woman as she would have appeared at the time this illustration was created.

CONDITION

This 123+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original color and chromolithographs, which capture a myriad of ancient cultures and costumes from around the world. Virtually unseen individually, and from perhaps the most coveted portfolio of costumes from the 19th century, these historically important elephant folio-sized chromolithographs depict a myriad of costumes that capture fashions, fads and traditional outfits, as well as the beautiful jewelry work of almost every major European society throughout the last few centuries. Featured in these regions include, Basque, Scotland, Brittany, Moscow, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, England and Holland; there are beautiful illustrations for all, each more unique than the next.

The originals offered are from the first edition of RacinetÕs masterwork on costumes of the world. Many have been heightened in gold and silver. The full color chromolithographs are some of the most spectacular we have procured. The duotone chromolithographs are stunning and impeccably preserved. Each piece from the collection is in museum-quality condition.

Keywords specific to this image: historical, cap, apron, hoops, adornment, ornament, covering, dress, jewelry, necklace

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