Woman in the costume of Val-de-la-Haye; near Rouen. 鈥楾he frills of this bavolet bonnet are without taste; and the rest of the costume lacks elegance;' says La Mesangere snootily. Hand-colored fashion plate illustration by Benoit Pecheux 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.