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Nationa Costume Collection (#7)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of National Costumes

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Photograph from Travels in Europe and North Africa, 1910 (b/w photo)

Photograph from Travels in Europe and North Africa, 1910 (b/w photo)
3672202 Photograph from Travels in Europe and North Africa, 1910 (b/w photo) by Shaw, Sarah Van Doren (1844-1918); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frances Wells Shaw papers)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: An Eskimaux watching a seal-hole, 1824 (engraving)

An Eskimaux watching a seal-hole, 1824 (engraving)
3672099 An Eskimaux watching a seal-hole, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: An Eskimaux of Igloolik, in a bird-skin jacket carrying his canoe down to the water

An Eskimaux of Igloolik, in a bird-skin jacket carrying his canoe down to the water, 1824 (engraving)
3672063 An Eskimaux of Igloolik, in a bird-skin jacket carrying his canoe down to the water, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Manner of holding the line, when a walrus is struck, 1824 (engraving)

Manner of holding the line, when a walrus is struck, 1824 (engraving)
3672045 Manner of holding the line, when a walrus is struck, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Eskimaux building a snow-hut, 1824 (engraving)

Eskimaux building a snow-hut, 1824 (engraving)
3671978 Eskimaux building a snow-hut, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671796 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Franciscan in Prayer (charcoal on paper)

Franciscan in Prayer (charcoal on paper)
3598767 Franciscan in Prayer (charcoal on paper) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); (add.info.: by Titian Uffizi, G.D.S., Firenze, Toscana)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Saturday Evening, 1900 (oil on canvas)

Saturday Evening, 1900 (oil on canvas)
8610363 Saturday Evening, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Wilhelmson, Carl Wilhelm (1866-1928); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Painting by Carl Wilhelm Wilhelmson)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: U for Ukrainian and Uranian, around 1920 (print)

U for Ukrainian and Uranian, around 1920 (print)
8600186 U for Ukrainian and Uranian, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior

E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)
8600170 E for Escuyer du Roi et Espagnole - F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print) by French School

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Arabian fantasy, 1833 (oil on canvas)

Arabian fantasy, 1833 (oil on canvas)
7443782 Arabian fantasy, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Eugene Delacroix)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Fishing in Japan, 19th century (print)

Fishing in Japan, 19th century (print)
7422803 Fishing in Japan, 19th century (print) by Japanese School, (19th century); (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Fishing in Japan. Illustration, Japan 19th cent.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Chief of the tribe Kytch and his daughter. Upper Nile valley, 1867 (engraving)

Chief of the tribe Kytch and his daughter. Upper Nile valley, 1867 (engraving)
6947888 Chief of the tribe Kytch and his daughter. Upper Nile valley, 1867 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: A tomb near the Nile cataracts, Egypt, 1880 (engraving)

A tomb near the Nile cataracts, Egypt, 1880 (engraving)
7073066 A tomb near the Nile cataracts, Egypt, 1880 (engraving) by Benett, Hippolyte Leon (1839-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tomb near the Nile cataracts, Egypt)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Jerusalem in 1880 (engraving)

Jerusalem in 1880 (engraving)
7073065 Jerusalem in 1880 (engraving) by Benett, Hippolyte Leon (1839-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem in 1880 " Travellers from XIX th century " by Jules Verne.Design by)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Japanese man and woman in kimonos, 18th century (print)

Japanese man and woman in kimonos, 18th century (print)
3794020 Japanese man and woman in kimonos, 18th century (print) by Ishikawa Toyonobu (1711-85); (add.info.: Japanese man and woman dressed in kimonos)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Young Japanese woman in kimono, 18th century (print)

Young Japanese woman in kimono, 18th century (print)
3794014 Young Japanese woman in kimono, 18th century (print) by Torii Kiyonobu I (1664-1729); (add.info.: Young Japanese woman in kimono - returning from the Ebisu festival)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Dance, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing)

Dance, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing)
3673021 Dance, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing) by Native American, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Black Horse ledger, ca. 1877-1879 Pages 180-181)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Man and Woman native, 1798 (watercolour)

Man and Woman native, 1798 (watercolour)
3672961 Man and Woman native, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Nakahu and his wife Oomna, 1824 (engraving)

Nakahu and his wife Oomna, 1824 (engraving)
3672053 Nakahu and his wife Oomna, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: 'Time! Thou Cheat of Human Bliss' Song, c.1770-1959 (print)

"Time! Thou Cheat of Human Bliss" Song, c.1770-1959 (print)
3671888 "Time! Thou Cheat of Human Bliss" Song, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Hall & Pond (1833-1847); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671863 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Yunbo de Gualea, 1820 (watercolour)

Yunbo de Gualea, 1820 (watercolour)
3671185 Yunbo de Gualea, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Costumbres de Quito art original)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: India vendiendo fruta, 1820 (watercolour)

India vendiendo fruta, 1820 (watercolour)
3671173 India vendiendo fruta, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Sy-Tay-Heou, Empress of China, title page from Le Petit Journal, 8 July 1900 (colour engraving)

Sy-Tay-Heou, Empress of China, title page from Le Petit Journal, 8 July 1900 (colour engraving)
7143092 Sy-Tay-Heou, Empress of China, title page from Le Petit Journal, 8 July 1900 (colour engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo © CCI

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Maori War Dance, New Zealand. Engraving 1885

Maori War Dance, New Zealand. Engraving 1885
JAB4121360 Maori War Dance, New Zealand. Engraving 1885 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Maori War Dance, New Zealand. Engraving 1885); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print)

X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print)
8600190 X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: W for Wattwoman, ca. 1920 (print)

W for Wattwoman, ca. 1920 (print)
8600189 W for Wattwoman, ca. 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher, Paris, around 1920)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: T for Troubadour and Tulip, around 1920 (print)

T for Troubadour and Tulip, around 1920 (print)
8600185 T for Troubadour and Tulip, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher, Paris)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: R for King and Queen, ca. 1920 (print)

R for King and Queen, ca. 1920 (print)
8600182 R for King and Queen, ca. 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher, Paris)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: R for King and Queen -s for Sun and Selena (the Moon), ca. 1920 (print)

R for King and Queen -s for Sun and Selena (the Moon), ca. 1920 (print)
8600180 R for King and Queen -s for Sun and Selena (the Moon), ca. 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume")

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: M for Magician and Marquise, around 1920 (print)

M for Magician and Marquise, around 1920 (print)
8600178 M for Magician and Marquise, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: L for Lorraine and Lucifer (the devil), around 1920 (print)

L for Lorraine and Lucifer (the devil), around 1920 (print)
8600176 L for Lorraine and Lucifer (the devil), around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)

F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print)
8600172 F for Folie et Farfadet - G for Gypsy and Greek Warrior, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: E for Esquire du Roi et Espagnole, ca. 1920 (print)

E for Esquire du Roi et Espagnole, ca. 1920 (print)
8600171 E for Esquire du Roi et Espagnole, ca. 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Cover, around 1920 (print)

Cover, around 1920 (print)
8600169 Cover, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher, Paris, around 1920)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: C for Clown and Columbine - D for Dancer and Dragon, around 1920 (print)

C for Clown and Columbine - D for Dancer and Dragon, around 1920 (print)
8600166 C for Clown and Columbine - D for Dancer and Dragon, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume")

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour)

India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour)
3671189 India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Toro-Mucho, Chief of a Band of Koways, 1830 (lithograph)

Toro-Mucho, Chief of a Band of Koways, 1830 (lithograph)
3672324 Toro-Mucho, Chief of a Band of Koways, 1830 (lithograph) by Schott, Arthur (1814-75); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: La romeria de Quinche, 1820 (watercolour)

La romeria de Quinche, 1820 (watercolour)
3671204 La romeria de Quinche, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Navajos, 1856 (lithograph)

Navajos, 1856 (lithograph)
3672291 Navajos, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits, antiquities, landscapes)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Pitaleshau Head Chief of the Pawnees (lithograph)

Pitaleshau Head Chief of the Pawnees (lithograph)
3672257 Pitaleshau Head Chief of the Pawnees (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Girl with Umbrella, Photograph from Travels in Europe and North Africa, 1910 (b/w photo)

Girl with Umbrella, Photograph from Travels in Europe and North Africa, 1910 (b/w photo)
3672209 Girl with Umbrella, Photograph from Travels in Europe and North Africa, 1910 (b/w photo) by Shaw, Sarah Van Doren (1844-1918); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671866 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas)

Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas)
7444537 Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas) by Schneider, Felicie (nee Fournier) (1831-88); 130.81x97.79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: General Bonaparte graces the rebels of Cairo, in 1798. 1808 (oil on canvas)

General Bonaparte graces the rebels of Cairo, in 1798. 1808 (oil on canvas)
7423019 General Bonaparte graces the rebels of Cairo, in 1798. 1808 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Background imageNationa Costume Collection: Boats on the Nile River, near the pyramides, 1856 (litho)

Boats on the Nile River, near the pyramides, 1856 (litho)
7422811 Boats on the Nile River, near the pyramides, 1856 (litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Boats on the Nile River, near the pyramides)




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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.