1888 Chromolithograph Bigouden Cabellou Sablaise Ventel Costume Brittany LCH5

This is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which depicts a variety of costumes and bonnets worn by the inhabitants of Brittany, France, throughout the 19th century.

A unique feature of this illustration, which may be difficult to see in the digital image, is the use of silver 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 - 1,2,7,8. Cabellous, or bonnets, for little girls - 3,10,11. Cabellous for little boys - 4. Bigouden made of linen - Bigouden made of cotton - 5,6. Simple cotton bonnest - 9. Tight cap embroidered with gold and silver.

Bottom - 12. Vegetable gardener - 13. Woman preparing to be welcomed into a church,wearing a traditional black dress with a green woolen shawl - 14,15. Brides from Saillé - 16. Fish vendor in a cabriole cap - 17. Savoisienne from the mountains.

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: attire, clothing, apron, skirt, bodice, hat, vest, shoes, folk, ethnic

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