1888 Chromolithograph 19th Century Breton Brittany Folk Costume Traditional LCH5

This is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which depicts a variety of colorful clothing worn by the Bretons of Brittany, France, during the 19th century. With distinctive hats and cotton bonnets, as well as flattering sashes and apron ribbons, these people represented their region with pride.

A unique feature of this illustration, which may be difficult to see in the digital image, is the use of gold ink which not only shimmers when it catches the light but also accentuates some of the finer details that might otherwise be missed.

Key Elements in Each Panel

Top (Left to right) - Woman from Châteaulin, in a folded bonnet and a black velvet choker with a cross pendant - Back of a woman from Quimper in a pleated bonnet - Woman from La Feuillée - Villager from Carhaix - Lady from Saint-Thégonnec wearing a folded bonnet and open jacket - Woman from Ile de Batz.

Bottom (Left to right) - Inhabitant of Fauet accessorized with a felt hat and a nice leather belt - Young man from Quimper wearing a short vest and wide wollen pants - Lady from Quimperlé in her Sunday best - Woman from Pont-L'Abbé - Man from Ploaré in puffed breeches and a nice vest - Villager from Combrit.

CONDITION

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

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / 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, attire, clothing, tabbed collar

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