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English Lady of Quality with Broad-Brimmed Hat
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English Lady of Quality with Broad-Brimmed Hat

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1640 · etching; paper

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

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English woman, in profile turned to the left. Because the gown is taken up the embroidered underdress is visible. A high-closed collar edged with lace. On the head a tapering hat with cord around the top and wide floppy brim. Shoes with heels, decorated with a rosette.

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kostuumprentEuropeans: Englishmen (+ women)fashion plates
Credit lineEngelse vrouw van stand met breedgerande hoed. 1640. Wenceslaus Hollar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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