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Woman of Cassano all Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century
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Woman of Cassano all Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century
Woman of Cassano all Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century. She sells eggs from a basket, and wears a kerchief held by a pin, chemise, bodice, apron and skirts decorated with gold braid and embroidery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827
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Apron Bodice Braid Calabria Chemise Eggs Embroidery Gatine Georges Jacques Kerchief Marie Peasant Ribbons Skirts Cosenza
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This 19th century image captures the essence of rural life in Cassano all Ionio, a small town in the province of Cosenza, Italy. The woman in the photograph, dressed in traditional Calabrian attire, is shown selling eggs from a basket, her face expressing a warm and inviting smile. Her kerchief, held in place by a decorative pin, covers her chestnut-brown hair. Beneath the kerchief, she wears a simple chemise, a long-sleeved undergarment, and a bodice adorned with intricate gold braid and delicate embroidery. A colorful apron and full skirts, also embellished with gold braid and embroidery, complete her outfit. Ribbons and bows add a feminine touch to her ensemble. The photograph is a hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Georges Jacques Gatine after an original illustration by Louis Marie Lante. The illustration was published in the French book "Costumes de Divers Pays" or "Costumes of Various Countries," which was released in Paris in 1827. The meticulous detail in the engraving allows us to appreciate the intricacies of the woman's traditional Calabrian costume, which reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region. Cassano all Ionio, located in the southern Italian region of Calabria, has a long and storied history. The town's name derives from the ancient Greek settlement of Kassanos, which was established in the 8th century BC. Today, it is known for its picturesque streets, stunning coastline, and the warm hospitality of its people. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to a simpler way of life, where the rhythms of nature and the traditions of the community shaped the daily experiences of its people.
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