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15-12-19, 00:52

Hanno Spoelstra Hanno Spoelstra is offline

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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?

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

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