Nationa Costume Collection (#9)

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671874 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671846 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671801 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Fish saleswoman, England. English engraving, 1854
JAB4120836 Fish saleswoman, England. English engraving, 1854 by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); (add.info.: Fish saleswoman, England. English engraving, 1854); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Spring Festival at the Himis Monastery, Tibet (litho)
CHT166637 Spring Festival at the Himis Monastery, Tibet (litho) by Sabattier, Louis Remy (1863-1935); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Laughing Girls, 1871 (painting)
7432244 Laughing Girls, 1871 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 20x22 cm; (add.info.: Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering

Japanese courtesan in kimono having a cup of tea, 18th century (print)
3794040 Japanese courtesan in kimono having a cup of tea, 18th century (print) by Koryusai, Isoda (1735-90); (add.info.: Japanese courtesan in kimono having a cup of tea - Two young Japanese girls by)

Princess Valley-of-the-Mountain (b/w photo)
NBY332211 Princess Valley-of-the-Mountain (b/w photo) by Freeman, Emma B. (1880-1928); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; © Newberry Library

Portrait of Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), French historian, academician and politician. Photography late 19th century
JEB4835629 Portrait of Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), French historian, academician and politician. Photography late 19th century

Harlaxton Manor, view of the front entrance through the forecourt screen, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310446 Harlaxton Manor, view of the front entrance through the forecourt screen, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Portrait of the painter Edouard Manet (1832 - 1883)
GIE4830960 Portrait of the painter Edouard Manet (1832 - 1883). by Nadar, Paul (1856-1939); (add.info.: Portrait of the painter Edouard Manet (1832 - 1883).); Photo © Effigie

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 10 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672825 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 10 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Leaving home for the Carlisle Indian School (chromolitho), 1911 (chromolitho)
3672228 Leaving home for the Carlisle Indian School (chromolitho), 1911 (chromolitho) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Goddess Teoyaomqui and porphyry sacrificial stone, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673396 Goddess Teoyaomqui and porphyry sacrificial stone, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Divinity, priest or hero of Maya nation, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673393 Divinity, priest or hero of Maya nation, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Duel on the Champion Stone, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673389 Duel on the Champion Stone, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Mexican Indians in the holiday dress, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673354 Mexican Indians in the holiday dress, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673315 Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Guiana Indians, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673312 Guiana Indians, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Sewessissing, chief of the Eowahs, N. America, Sioux nation, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673251 Sewessissing, chief of the Eowahs, N. America, Sioux nation, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Big bug dress of an Indian magician, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673230 Big bug dress of an Indian magician, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Dance of the N. W. Indians, at the Mission of St. Jose de California, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673223 Dance of the N.W. Indians, at the Mission of St. Jose de California, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Quito in a shawl, 1865 (watercolour)
3673165 Quito in a shawl, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Original watercolors by Ramon Salas, famous Ecuadorian artist)

Quito with a large spear, 1865 (watercolour)
3673151 Quito with a large spear, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 26)

Quito in a cloak, 1865 (watercolour)
3673137 Quito in a cloak, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 22)

Quito carrying vegetables, 1865 (watercolour)
3673123 Quito carrying vegetables, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 18)

Quito dancing in costume, 1865 (watercolour)
3673121 Quito dancing in costume, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 17)

Quito standing with wooden pole, 1865 (watercolour)
3673089 Quito standing with wooden pole, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 8)

Quito dancing with spear, 1865 (watercolour)
3673078 Quito dancing with spear, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 6)

The Middle Five, 1900 (print)
3671003 The Middle Five, 1900 (print) by Dietz, Angel De Cora (1871-1919); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The middle five)

Mesteese and mulatto girls of Dominica, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673299 Mesteese and mulatto girls of Dominica, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Small figures from Mendoza, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673481 Small figures from Mendoza, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Mexican picture writing from Vatican Ms. relating to the Spanish Conquest, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673441 Mexican picture writing from Vatican Ms. relating to the Spanish Conquest, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Monuments of New Spain, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673415 Monuments of New Spain, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Archer of Montezuma's guard and common warrior, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673377 Archer of Montezuma's guard and common warrior, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Small figures from Mendoza, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673485 Small figures from Mendoza, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Mexican Indians returning from market, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673364 Mexican Indians returning from market, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Mexican warrior, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673327 Mexican warrior, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Corrienana warrior Indian and a young woman of the same tribe, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673323 Corrienana warrior Indian and a young woman of the same tribe, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Cacique of Abipona Indians, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673319 Cacique of Abipona Indians, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Crow Indian, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673267 Crow Indian, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

North American Indian performing Buffalo Bull Dance, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673237 North American Indian performing Buffalo Bull Dance, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Shoshone Chief in full dress, Stony Mountain Indian, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673234 Shoshone Chief in full dress, Stony Mountain Indian, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

San Jose de California, Nueva, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673226 San Jose de California, Nueva, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Eskimaux of the Clyde, west coast of Baffin's Bay, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673195 Eskimaux of the Clyde, west coast of Baffin's Bay, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Quito selling fruit, 1865 (watercolour)
3673183 Quito selling fruit, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 35. Seated Quito woman selling fruit)

Quito with spear, 1865 (watercolour)
3673172 Quito with spear, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 32)

Quito in a poncho and bowtie, 1865 (watercolour)
3673147 Quito in a poncho and bowtie, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 25. Portrait of a Quito man)

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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.