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Young woman of Guggisberg, Canton of Bern
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Young woman of Guggisberg, Canton of Bern
Young woman of Guggisberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. Her hair braids are tied over her toquet, and her initials are embroidered on her breast either side of a small bib corset. She holds a flower that she will grip with her teeth when dancing coquettishly. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827
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This 19th century image captures the youthful charm of a young woman from Guggisberg, a picturesque village nestled in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. The woman's traditional attire showcases the intricacies of Swiss folk costume, with her long, braided pigtails tied over a toquet, a headscarf worn in the region. Her initials are delicately embroidered on the breast of her bib corset, adding a personal touch to her outfit. The woman holds a flower in her hand, which she will playfully grip between her teeth as she dances coquettishly. The hand-coloured copperplate engraving, created by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante, offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of the young woman's appearance. The illustration is taken from the publication "Costumes of Various Countries," published in Paris in 1827. The intricate embroidery and attention to detail in the woman's costume reflect the importance of traditional craftsmanship and the pride taken in preserving local customs during this period. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life and cultural traditions of rural Switzerland during the 19th century, making it a valuable historical record and an intriguing work of art.
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