Oorijzer decorative coif frame

In the pictureA thin gold band encircles a black mannequin head, with square gold ornamental plates at the temples on both sides. Small flower-shaped ornaments continue across the forehead, and long pins of pearls and gold are stuck in at the side. It is a small piece of jewelry, 17 cm high.

BackgroundThe oorijzer, meaning "ear iron," was a band Dutch women wore around the head to hold a white lace cap in place; it was originally made of iron and later, depending on the wearer's means, of silver and gold. The ornamental plates at the ends showed outside the cap, displaying the wearer's region and wealth, and in the mid-19th century they became especially elaborate in the provinces of Zeeland and Friesland. The pearl pins are ornaments worn with it.

Puzzle tipThere are only gold lines and ornamental plates on a black background, so most of the pieces are black. Fit the gold plates, the pins and the curved pieces of the band first, then judge the positions of the black pieces by the rounded outline of the mannequin head and its reflected light. 24 pieces is recommended.