The Dentellière of Espaly — with her wide tubular headdress, known as the 'boules' style, exclusively worn in Le Puy, Espaly and the surrounding area — Photo by M. B. - Int. Rep. — ILLUSTRATED LE VELAY 298

Description

An elderly woman in traditional Espaly costume, seated on a stone bench in front of a wooden door, weaving with a large 'boules' headdress. The reverse features handwritten text addressed to 'Dear Little Marthe', with a mention of the Margerit-Bremond collection, publisher of Velay postcards (H.-L.).