Countrywoman Collection (#2)

Russian Countrywomen in traditional costume
Russian Countrywomen in a variety of traditional costumes Date: 1902

Russian Countrywoman in traditional costume Date: 1902

Russian Countrywoman wearing floral headdress
Russian Countrywoman wearing a floral headdress Date: circa 1905

English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right). On left is a lady of the Court with fur-trimmed coat over embroidered dress

COUNTRYWOMAN OF SINDH. One of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the " Mehran"

Female Type Well Rounded
A well-rounded countrywoman in a bright orange flowery dress. Date: 1913

Hyeres, France - Countrywoman with watering can
Hyeres, Provence, France - Countrywoman with watering can about to water her plants. She stands next to an impressive grapevine

Russian Ladys Hair
A Russian countrywoman grows her hair long, but keeps it under control by confining it within a long embroidered sheath (for want of a better word)

Egyptian Women & Men
An Egyptian countrywoman doing her laundry, with her baby sitting on her neck and an older child : and other Egyptian countryfolk

German Strawberries
A countrywoman from the Hamburg region dressed in her picturesque costume carries two heavy baskets of erdbeeren - strawberries - suspended from a yoke on her shoulders

Carding Wool
CARDING WOOL - A countrywoman shows her daughter - or maybe grand-daughter - how to comb and disentangle wool with a wool-card

French Countrywoman C15
Countrywoman from the environs of Paris, during the reign of Charles VII. Date: 1443

Racial / Scottish Woman
A Scottish countrywoman in her cottage

Lady Lifts Car 1925
When a car overturns between Amboise and Tours, in the Loire valley, countrywoman Madame Bonnigal lifts it and frees the two men who are trapped beneath it

Selling Pots, Hungary
A countrywoman sells pots in the market at Kalocsa, Hungary

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In the mystical realm of country life, where demons and witches roam freely, a Breton Sorciere emerges from the shadows. With her knowledge of witchcraft and ability to fly through the night sky, she is both feared and revered by those who cross her path. Deep within Burnham Beeches in Bucks, this enigmatic woman known as the "Countrywoman" gathers firewood with an air of mystery surrounding her every move. She is a woman of no importance in society's eyes but possesses powers that transcend ordinary understanding. As depicted in The Royal Silver Wedding at Brussels' Character Sketches engraving, she stands among villagers outside their stone cottages in the 1890s. Her presence adds an aura of intrigue to this quaint countryside scene. With a loyal dog by her side, she traverses brooks and bridges effortlessly while carrying a pot on her back – a symbol of resilience amidst adversity. In another snapshot from the 1890s, we see her gathering wildflowers with grace and reverence for nature's beauty. The Countrywoman embodies strength intertwined with mysticism; she represents ancient traditions passed down through generations. As dusk falls over the village, whispers spread about encounters with this extraordinary being who defies societal norms. While some may fear her supernatural abilities or label her as an outcast, others recognize that there is more to this countrywoman than meets the eye. She holds secrets untold and wisdom beyond measure. So next time you wander through Burnham Beeches or any other idyllic countryside setting, keep your senses alert for glimpses of this enchanting figure – for it is said that encountering the they are change one's perspective forever.