In no other German state is traditional dress such an intrinsic part of the social image as in Bavaria. Be it an opera ball or forest festival – the traditional dress is a must on all festive occasions. As artistic director of the Manufactory, as early as 1850 Eugen Napoleon Neureuther introduced this Munich Townswoman for the master workshops. On her way to church, she is wearing her Sunday best with bodice, shawl and blouse. Her hair is carefully styled under her tied bonnet, and she is holding a prayer book in her right hand.