National Costume Collection (#30)

Belgian Milk-Woman, 1809. Artist: W Dickes
Belgian Milk-Woman, 1809. Here you see the image of a milk-woman with her brass milk pails, which she keeps bright and clean and are carried about the town by donkeys in panniers

Danish Woman selling Flowers, 1809. Artist: W Dickes
Danish Woman selling Flowers, 1809. The Danes are a quiet, industrious people who occupy themselves mainly with trading

Hungarian Man with Dogs, 1809. Artist: W Dickes
Hungarian Man with Dogs, 1809. The Hungarian is a fine looking man with long black hair and moustache and a dark complexion

Swedish Woman Rowing, 1809. Artist: W Dickes
Swedish Woman Rowing, 1809. The girl in the picture belongs to the province of Dalecarlia. There the woman are taller, stronger and more attractive than in the other provinces

Italian Musician, 1809. Artist: W Dickes
Italian Musician, 1809. The households in Italy are generally large and in the summer evenings after the labour of the day is over they all dance together to the music of the pipe and tambourine

Peasants from the valley of Ossun, France, 1879. On the left is a woman with a spindle

Spaniards, 1886

Peasants of Auvergne, France, 19th century

Poles of Volhynia, western Ukraine, 1879. Polish hunters with their catch

Peasants of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, 1879

Types and costumes in Norway, 1879. Artist: Hildibrand
Types and costumes in Norway, 1879. Traditional costume from the Hardanger, Saetersdalen, and the interior of Norway

Types and costumes in Lapland, 1879. Artist: Elix
Types and costumes in Lapland, 1879. Saami people from northern Scandinavia in traditional costume. The Saami were formerly known as Lapps or Laplanders, terms now considered derogatory

Types and costumes in Finland, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Types and costumes in Finland, 1879

Bulgarians, 1879. Artist: Pierre Fritel
Bulgarians, 1879. Christian from Viddin, Christian Ladies from Skodra, Mahommedans from Viddin, a native of Koyutepe

The Confession, Mount Athos, northern Greece, 1886. A man confesses to Greek Orthodox priest

The European Concert, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
The European concert, 1897. Satire relating to the Greco-Turkish War of 1897. Also called the Thirty Days War, the conflict began after Greeces nationalist government declared war on the Ottoman

The Queen at the Fete in the Forest of St Germain, France, mid-late 19th century, (1887)Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The Queen at the Fete in the Forest of St Germain, France, mid-late 19th century, (1887). Queen Victoria in an open carriage

Egypt, Cairo, Giza, A proud Egyptian man guides his camel in front of the Great Pyramids

Opening of the First Railway in Japan (Shimbashi Station, Tokyo), 19th century (print)
XND70136 Opening of the First Railway in Japan (Shimbashi Station, Tokyo), 19th century (print) by Anonymous; Private Collection; out of copyright

Country Festival, 1890s (oil on canvas)
BAL106334 Country Festival, 1890s (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 45x36 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Swedish, out of copyright

The Nigerian Chiefs, leaving their London Hotel for their audience with the King. 2 July 1934

Woman wearing ao dai dress at Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda, Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman wearing ao dai dress at Ha Chuong Hoi Quan Pagoda, Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman wearing ao dai dress at Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda, Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The procession of Our Lady at Boulogne. Picturesque Fisher girls in the procession in their national costume. 28 August 1922

An ethnic South Korean woman farmer in Northern China shows off her chillies
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Inuit women wearing traditional Greenlandic national costume or Kalaallisuut in Ilulissat on Greenland
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Spaniards in national dress performing outdoors at Plaza de la Puerto del Sol, Centro, Madrid, Spain, Europe

Fantasia for the moussem (festival) of Moulay Abdallah, El Jadida, Morocco, Africa

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"National Costume: A Glimpse into Cultural Heritage and Identity" Step back in time with these captivating glimpses of national costumes from different eras and regions. From the early 20th century to the present day, these images offer a window into the rich tapestry of traditions that define diverse cultures around the world. In "Paying a Visit, 1915, " Abram Arkhipov transports us to an era where women donned elaborate dresses, showcasing their social status and elegance. Meanwhile, the Greek royal family's regal attire outside Corfu Palace in August 1967 reflects their connection to ancient customs and nobility. The striking portrait of a "BLACK WOMAN" painted between 1875-1876 reminds us of the resilience and beauty found within African heritage. The artist's brush strokes capture her strength as she gazes confidently at the viewer. "CROSSING THE DIVIDE or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River" takes us even further back in time to witness trappers' determination amidst harsh conditions during c. 1837. Their rugged clothing serves not only as protection but also as a symbol of survival against nature's challenges. Moving on to Norway, we are greeted by an enchanting landscape depicted in "View from Gvarv in Telemark. " Here, traditional Norwegian dress is juxtaposed against breathtaking scenery—a reminder that national costumes often reflect deep connections with nature and local surroundings. "Nico Jungmann's Neeltje Tuyp" captures a young woman adorned in Dutch attire—an emblematic representation of cultural pride during late 19th-century Netherlands. Her gaze exudes confidence while wearing her Non La conical hat paired with an elegant Ao Dai dress—a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity—showcasing Vietnam's unique identity. Traveling across borders yet again, we encounter an old Swansea boat floating gracefully on water—an ode to Wales' maritime heritage.