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Roman Catholic Zeelandic girl

This elegant costume is very distinctive with its very beautiful, large, stiffly starched hat. The "kissers" are large gold squares worn at the temples. The detail of the hat in olden days signified whether the person was of the Protestant or Catholic faith.

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KC CHANG 21 Nov 2011

WONDERFUL!

John Cappello 16 Nov 2011

Very impressive, your rich mythic imagery,intense, coupled with technical mastery,Precious Little Zeelandic Girl

Olga van Dijk 16 Nov 2011

BEAUTIFUL!

Angelina Whittaker Cook 15 Nov 2011

Wonderful portrait Nelly!

Charlotta Sverrisdóttir 15 Nov 2011

Beautiful, love the veil.:)