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Women of Strasbourg & a woman from Basle, Switzerland. Largely regional or National costumes but with ruffs (by this date were no longer fashionable). Date: 1644
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1644 Alsace Basle Date Folk Largely Longer Pelisse Regional Ruff Ruffs Strasbourg Swiss Fashionable Racial
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This image, dated 1644, showcases two women, one from Strasbourg, Alsace, France, and the other from Basle, Switzerland. Both women are adorned in their traditional regional costumes, which, despite being largely out of fashion by this time, continue to reflect the unique cultural identities of their respective regions. The woman from Strasbourg wears a long, dark pelisse, or coat, with a high neckline and voluminous sleeves. Her headdress is adorned with a white ruff, a once-fashionable accessory that has persisted in the Alsace region as a symbol of local tradition. Her dress, which is also dark in color, features a simple yet elegant design, with a fitted bodice and a full, flowing skirt. The woman from Basle, Switzerland, is equally striking in her traditional attire. Her dress, which is lighter in color than the Strasbourg woman's, is made of a delicate fabric and features a high neckline and long, flowing sleeves. Her headdress, like that of her counterpart, is adorned with a ruff, adding an air of elegance and sophistication to her appearance. Despite the anachronistic nature of their ruffs, these women's costumes serve as a testament to the enduring influence of regional traditions on fashion, even in the face of changing trends. Their distinctive styles, which reflect the unique cultural heritage of their regions, continue to captivate and inspire us today.
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