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Nationa Costume Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of National Costumes

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Woman in a bathing costume, wood engraving from a book about the costumes of Jost Amann

Woman in a bathing costume, wood engraving from a book about the costumes of Jost Amann, 16th Century
UIG5414712 Woman in a bathing costume, wood engraving from a book about the costumes of Jost Amann, 16th Century; UIG

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Spring Morning in Han Palace, 17th century (ink & colour on silk)

Spring Morning in Han Palace, 17th century (ink & colour on silk)
8724774 Spring Morning in Han Palace, 17th century (ink & colour on silk) by Jianlong, Gu (1606-c.1687); 29.75 x 209 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Rieser farmer in costume, old man, cloak, melon hat (postcard)

Rieser farmer in costume, old man, cloak, melon hat (postcard)
7377799 Rieser farmer in costume, old man, cloak, melon hat (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Greetings from Arbersee, traditional Bavarian costumes, c.1919 (postcard)

Greetings from Arbersee, traditional Bavarian costumes, c.1919 (postcard)
7377783 Greetings from Arbersee, traditional Bavarian costumes, c.1919 (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving)

A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving)
5314779 A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving); (add.info.: Ottoman Empire. A Pasha or pascha. formerly bashaw. a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system. typically granted to governors)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: the Freischutz, opera by Carl Maria Von Weber, c. 1900 (chromo)

the Freischutz, opera by Carl Maria Von Weber, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790184 the Freischutz, opera by Carl Maria Von Weber, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the Freischutz, opera by Carl Maria Von Weber (1821)); Photo © CCI

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Young girl in Holland, 1909 (print)

Young girl in Holland, 1909 (print)
2248483 Young girl in Holland, 1909 (print); (add.info.: Girl at Vespers time, wearing lace cap and leave pattern coat. Illustration by Hichcock for an article on the birth of Juliana)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Our Lady of Penmarch, 1896 (oil on canvas)

Our Lady of Penmarch, 1896 (oil on canvas)
PHD29898 Our Lady of Penmarch, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 41x33 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Japanese Boy Building a Man-of-War, 1895 (oil on canvas)

Japanese Boy Building a Man-of-War, 1895 (oil on canvas)
XOS5865288 Japanese Boy Building a Man-of-War, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Arter, John Charles (1860-1923); 56x79 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By John Charles Arter)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Count Demetrius de Palatiano in Suliot Costume, not dated (oil on fabric)

Count Demetrius de Palatiano in Suliot Costume, not dated (oil on fabric)
XOS5878807 Count Demetrius de Palatiano in Suliot Costume, not dated (oil on fabric) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 40.7x33.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Bretonnes, c. 1895 (plaster vase)

Bretonnes, c. 1895 (plaster vase)
8890344 Bretonnes, c. 1895 (plaster vase) by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); Height: 27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Paul Serusier); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Bretonnes, c. 1895 (plaster vase)

Bretonnes, c. 1895 (plaster vase)
8890345 Bretonnes, c. 1895 (plaster vase) by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); Height: 27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Paul Serusier); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: The Chimo dance, from the book 'Trujillo del Peru' by Baltasar Martinez Companon y Bajanda

The Chimo dance, from the book "Trujillo del Peru" by Baltasar Martinez Companon y Bajanda
AIS5369335 The Chimo dance, from the book "Trujillo del Peru" by Baltasar Martinez Companon y Bajanda, bishop of Trujillo (1782-1785)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910

Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910
3520947 Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Kuban Cossack woman)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910

Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910
3520936 Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Kuban Cossack woman)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Inuit man with a kayak, 1854 (photo)

Inuit man with a kayak, 1854 (photo)
7340159 Inuit man with a kayak, 1854 (photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Group portrait of Inuit boys, 1854 (b/w photo)

Group portrait of Inuit boys, 1854 (b/w photo)
7340157 Group portrait of Inuit boys, 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Prison Scene in Rome, 1837 (oil on canvas)

Prison Scene in Rome, 1837 (oil on canvas)
8711989 Prison Scene in Rome, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Marstrand, Wilhelm (1810-73); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: by Wilhelm Marstrand)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Review of the war galleys at Tahiti, 1776 (oil on panel)

Review of the war galleys at Tahiti, 1776 (oil on panel)
7295318 Review of the war galleys at Tahiti, 1776 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24.5x47.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Feticheur in Senegal, 1920-30 (b/w photo)

Feticheur in Senegal, 1920-30 (b/w photo)
7292901 Feticheur in Senegal, 1920-30 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Senegal. Youg feticheur (witch) woman. Photo, Senegal, ca 1920-30.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Marietta, woman from Hungary in traditional traditional costume

Marietta, woman from Hungary in traditional traditional costume
7279018 Marietta, woman from Hungary in traditional traditional costume; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marietta, woman from Hungary in traditional traditional costume)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Woman in Sunday traditional costume reading a book, next to the spinning wheel

Woman in Sunday traditional costume reading a book, next to the spinning wheel
7279010 Woman in Sunday traditional costume reading a book, next to the spinning wheel; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in Sunday traditional costume reading a book, next to the spinning wheel)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Natives of Polish Galicia near Ukraina. 1862-1865 (engraving)

Natives of Polish Galicia near Ukraina. 1862-1865 (engraving)
7147194 Natives of Polish Galicia near Ukraina. 1862-1865 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natives of Polish Galicia near Ukraina.From Artwork " Russia " by Piotr Artamof)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving)

Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving)
5313674 Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: The Dominican friar Vincenzo Di Valverde shows a book of scriptures to the indigenous Cape Atahcalpa)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Japan: three women in kimono, two of them playing checkers. 1890 (Hand colored photograph)

Japan: three women in kimono, two of them playing checkers. 1890 (Hand colored photograph)
FGL5463054 Japan: three women in kimono, two of them playing checkers. 1890 (Hand colored photograph); (add.info.: Japan: portraits of three women in kimono)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Japan: portrait of two women in an interior, 1890 (hand colored photograph)

Japan: portrait of two women in an interior, 1890 (hand colored photograph)
FGL5463069 Japan: portrait of two women in an interior, 1890 (hand colored photograph); (add.info.: Japan: portrait of two women in an interior. One of them is resting, watched over by her friend)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547)

The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and Montezuma (or Moctezuma)
XEE5027231 The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and Montezuma (or Moctezuma: 1466 - 1520)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Man and woman in Mexican national costumes, 1880s (lithograph)

Man and woman in Mexican national costumes, 1880s (lithograph)
5893509 Man and woman in Mexican national costumes, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Man and woman in Mexican national costumes for a masquerade ball)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Circumcised black man near Goree Island, 1796 (engraving)

Circumcised black man near Goree Island, 1796 (engraving)
7422880 Circumcised black man near Goree Island, 1796 (engraving); (add.info.: Geography. Senegal. Circumcised black man near Goree Island)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Sunday morning on the mountain pastures, women and men in Bavarian costumes, Germany (postcard)

Sunday morning on the mountain pastures, women and men in Bavarian costumes, Germany (postcard)
7377771 Sunday morning on the mountain pastures, women and men in Bavarian costumes, Germany (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Greetings from the mountains, man and woman in costume lying on a meadow, shoe soles (postcard)

Greetings from the mountains, man and woman in costume lying on a meadow, shoe soles (postcard)
7377770 Greetings from the mountains, man and woman in costume lying on a meadow, shoe soles (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Bernbeuren Oberbayern, recruitment 1913, beer kegs, guitar (b/w photo)

Bernbeuren Oberbayern, recruitment 1913, beer kegs, guitar (b/w photo)
7377769 Bernbeuren Oberbayern, recruitment 1913, beer kegs, guitar (b/w photo); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Couple in Bavarian costumes (postcard)

Couple in Bavarian costumes (postcard)
7377756 Couple in Bavarian costumes (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Bad Reichenhall, costume, Reichenhall farmers chapel, Linder Hansl (postcard)

Bad Reichenhall, costume, Reichenhall farmers chapel, Linder Hansl (postcard)
7377737 Bad Reichenhall, costume, Reichenhall farmers chapel, Linder Hansl (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Child in Bavarian costume, pants, beer keg (b/w photo)

Child in Bavarian costume, pants, beer keg (b/w photo)
7377735 Child in Bavarian costume, pants, beer keg (b/w photo); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Original peasant costumes, Franconian Switzerland (b/w photo)

Original peasant costumes, Franconian Switzerland (b/w photo)
7377814 Original peasant costumes, Franconian Switzerland (b/w photo); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Midday break at Drachenloch, Bavarian costumes (postcard)

Midday break at Drachenloch, Bavarian costumes (postcard)
7377806 Midday break at Drachenloch, Bavarian costumes (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Garmisch Partenkirchen Upper Bavaria, Sunday church in traditional costumes (postcard)

Garmisch Partenkirchen Upper Bavaria, Sunday church in traditional costumes (postcard)
7377803 Garmisch Partenkirchen Upper Bavaria, Sunday church in traditional costumes (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Unterdieszen Oberbayern, Sparkasse district, woman in costume with flag (postcard)

Unterdieszen Oberbayern, Sparkasse district, woman in costume with flag (postcard)
7377798 Unterdieszen Oberbayern, Sparkasse district, woman in costume with flag (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavarian folk costumes (postcard)

Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavarian folk costumes (postcard)
7377795 Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavarian folk costumes (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Woman in front of a lake in Bavarian costume, dress, hat (postcard)

Woman in front of a lake in Bavarian costume, dress, hat (postcard)
7377778 Woman in front of a lake in Bavarian costume, dress, hat (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Rothenburg ob der Tauber Mittelfranken, Historic Shepherd Dance (postcard)

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Mittelfranken, Historic Shepherd Dance (postcard)
7377776 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Mittelfranken, Historic Shepherd Dance (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Celebrations in Staudach Egerndach, Bavaria (postcard)

Celebrations in Staudach Egerndach, Bavaria (postcard)
7377732 Celebrations in Staudach Egerndach, Bavaria (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Men in traditional costumes, Bavaria (postcard)

Men in traditional costumes, Bavaria (postcard)
7377730 Men in traditional costumes, Bavaria (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Aschau im Chiemgau Rosenheim district, Upper Bavaria (postcard)

Aschau im Chiemgau Rosenheim district, Upper Bavaria (postcard)
7377722 Aschau im Chiemgau Rosenheim district, Upper Bavaria (postcard); (add.info.: town, church, castle and people in traditional costumes); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Werdenfelser Schuhplattler, men and women in costume, mountains (postcard)

Werdenfelser Schuhplattler, men and women in costume, mountains (postcard)
7377812 Werdenfelser Schuhplattler, men and women in costume, mountains (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Farmer from the Ries, Bavarian in costume, pipe, hat (postcard)

Farmer from the Ries, Bavarian in costume, pipe, hat (postcard)
7377793 Farmer from the Ries, Bavarian in costume, pipe, hat (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Rieser peasant couple in traditional costumes, handbag, coats (postcard)

Rieser peasant couple in traditional costumes, handbag, coats (postcard)
7377790 Rieser peasant couple in traditional costumes, handbag, coats (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of National Costumes: A Glimpse into History and Culture" Step back in time with a captivating collection of images that unveil the beauty and diversity of national costumes from around the world. From portraits capturing renowned figures like Gabriel Hanotaux, to stunning architectural marvels such as Harlaxton Manor, this visual journey is bound to leave you enthralled. Delve into the late 19th century through a mesmerizing portrait of French historian Gabriel Hanotaux. His dignified presence exudes an air of intellectual prowess, reminding us that national costumes are not merely garments but reflections of identity and heritage. As we move forward, our gaze falls upon Harlaxton Manor's front entrance framed by an enchanting forecourt screen. This majestic manor stands as a testament to British history and its grandeur serves as a backdrop for showcasing traditional attire. Edouard Manet's portrait transports us further into the past, offering glimpses into artistic expressions intertwined with fashion. The painter's brush strokes capture not only his subject's likeness but also their essence within their national costume. Venturing beyond Europe, Waldeck's original artwork takes us on an expedition through Mesoamerica. Box 10 out of 22 reveals intricate prints depicting Goddess Teoyaomqui alongside porphyry sacrificial stones—a vivid representation of ancient rituals preserved through artistry. The allure continues with scenes from daily life at Carlisle Indian School in 1911. Witnessing students leaving home clad in chromolitho outfits showcases how national costumes played an integral role in cultural preservation during times of assimilation. Traveling southwards, we encounter Mexican Indians adorned in vibrant holiday dress—an explosion of colors that celebrate tradition and festivity. These watercolor depictions transport us to another era where indigenous communities proudly showcased their rich heritage through clothing. Further explorations take us across South America after its conquest, where indigenous people in Carthagena don their national costumes.