Habit of a Young Lady of Tine in 1700

by Thomas Jefferys

Thomas Jefferys’ rare copperplate engraving is one of the many illustrations included in his seminal collection A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations. The print provides an insight into the style and elegance of dress worn by a woman from Tinos (Tine). This illustration highlights the blend of Aegean culture and Eastern culture through the dress of the figure, which includes a structured bodice and long, wide sleeves, along with the characteristic headwear set high on the head.