273 Ornatus muliebris Anglicanus, Plate 21; The severall habits of English women, from the nobilitie: to the contry woman, as they are in these times. Wenceslaus Hollar.

An early fashion plate illustrating the commonwear of 17th century ladies in England.

Ornatus muliebris Anglicanus, Plate 21; The severall habits of English women, from the nobilitie: to the contry woman, as they are in these times

Prague/London: 1640. Etching on cream laid paper, 132 x 69 mm; 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches, trimmed inside platemark. From the collection of 26 costume plates by Hollar. 8vo., printed late 18th century, London. Laid down to heavier weight cream laid paper, and adhered at top margins to card stock, scattered light surface soiling, consistent with age.

An English lady standing whole length to right; wearing a dark hat, shoulder wrap fastened with a bow, her hands in a muff. Title cropped at bottom. Colas 1464; Lipperheide (1963) 975.

Item number: 273

Price: $175.00

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