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English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right)

English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right)


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English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right)

English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right). On left is a lady of the Court with fur-trimmed coat over embroidered dress. Sumptuary laws dictated what each caste of society could wear. Engraving from Braun Civitates Orbis Terrarum 1572

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This print captures the stark contrast between two women from different social classes in 16th century England. On the right, we see a humble English countrywoman, her face weathered by hard work and her hands calloused from tending to the land. She carries a basket filled with lively chickens, representing her connection to nature and agricultural life. Her plain clothes are covered by an apron, symbolizing her practicality and resourcefulness. In stark juxtaposition stands a lady of the Court on the left side of the image. Adorned in an opulent fur-trimmed coat over an intricately embroidered dress, she exudes elegance and wealth. Her attire reflects not only her status but also highlights sumptuary laws that dictated what each caste of society could wear during this era. This engraving from Braun Civitates Orbis Terrarum in 1572 serves as a poignant reminder of how clothing was used as a visual representation of one's place within society. The divide between these two women is evident through their contrasting garments - one displaying simplicity while the other flaunting luxury. Beyond being just fashion statements, these outfits tell stories about power dynamics and societal norms prevalent at that time in Britain. This historical snapshot invites us to reflect on how clothing can be both a means for self-expression and a tool for enforcing social hierarchies

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