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Greetings from Normandy
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Greetings from Normandy
" I send you greetings from Normandy". A Norman man in white smock, puffing on a thin pipe and doffing his remarkable hat. He carries a small wicker basket - I wonder what it contains.... Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Attire Doffing Norman Normandy Pipe Puffing Smock Tipping Racial
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I send you warm greetings from the picturesque shores of Normandy, France. In this charming photograph from the 1910s, a local Norman man extends a friendly gesture towards the viewer, doffing his distinctive hat with a tip of his hand. Dressed in traditional attire, he wears a white smock and carries a small wicker basket on his arm, the contents of which remain a delightful mystery. The serene landscape of Normandy, with its rolling hills and verdant fields, provides the perfect backdrop for this quintessential image of rural French life. The Norman man's relaxed demeanor and the simple pleasures of his surroundings evoke a sense of tranquility and connection to the past. The Normans are an ethnic and linguistic group native to the region of Normandy, located in northwestern France. Their unique cultural heritage is reflected in their traditional clothing, which includes the white smock and distinctive hat. The smock, or "gilet," was once a practical garment for farmers and laborers, while the hat, known as a "béret," is a symbol of Normandy's rich history and folklore. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a simpler time and place. It invites us to appreciate the beauty of Normandy's natural landscapes and the warmth and hospitality of its people.
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