Woman in the costume of Coutances. The base of the bonnet is spread and the wings of the papillon (butterfly) are pulled far back behind the ears. The woman is knitting a woolen garment. Hand-colored fashion plate illustration by Lante engraved by Gatine from Louis-Marie Lante's 鈥楥ostumes des femmes du Pays de Caux;' 1827/1885. With their tall Alsation lace hats; the women of Caux and Normandy were famous for the elegance and style.