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Originally Posted by Tony Smith
The ladies' headgear would appear to be somewhat unusual. Without seeming to be culturally insensitive, what is it?
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They are traditional Dutch headdress called
oorijzer or ear-irons, which varied in material and size per town or region. The were adorned by a lace cap.
Back in those days women would not go outside except when fully dressed up in traditional clothes.
Read more here:
https://pinsndls.com/2012/12/06/myst...nday-oorijzer/
https://www.iamexpat.nl/lifestyle/li...dutch-clothing