Elisabeth of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (1593 - 1650) by ? (location unknown to gogm)

This undated image shows Elisabeth of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel wearing a black dress with a lace-edged ruff-collar and balloon sleeves. The image is from royaltyguide.nl. She married August of Saxony in 1612 and then Johann Philipp of Saxe Altenberg in 1618. Her thepeerage.com article is here.

Elisabeth of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (1593 - 1650) by ? (location unknown to gogm)

The ruff has laid down and become a lace collar and the lace shows more sophistication.

Keywords:  German, Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, curly coiffure, scoop décolletage, ruff, bertha, modesty piece, basques waistline, waist band, rosettes, virago sleeves, balloon sleeves, veil, fan, bracelets


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