An Ancient Habit of a Married Woman of Friesland

by Thomas Jefferys

Travel back to the mid-1700s through this amazing engraving by one of the most renowned royal cartographers of all time, Thomas Jefferys. The plate gives an in-depth look at the "Ancient Habit" worn by the married women from Friesland during this period, marking the transition from the medieval outline shapes to emerging fashions of the 18th century.

The engraving portrays the distinctive Frisian Oorijzer headgear that was the epitome of marriage status and affluence. It combines intricate lines with a charming scholarly air and is not only a study on costumes but an insight into the social order and fabric history of Holland. Ideal gift for those who have Dutch ancestry or a passion for the fashion history of the region.