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English lady of quality with a folding fan
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English lady of quality with a folding fan

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1639 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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English woman dressed in a gown. Pearl necklace with jewel around the neck and a string of pearls at the border of her gown, with a brooch at the neckline. In the right hand a closed folding fan, a bow in the curly hair.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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kostuumprentEuropeans: Englishmen (+ women)fashion plates
Credit lineEngelse vrouw van stand met vouwwaaier. 1639. Wenceslaus Hollar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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