Moldavian Costumes; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown

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Moldavian Costumes; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Moldavian Costumes; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

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Balkans Coachman Danubian Principalities Ethnography Farmer Hats Herdsman Moldavia Moldavian Moldova Ottoman Empire Moldovan

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EDITORS COMMENTS
is an intriguing and evocative engraving that offers a glimpse into the traditional attire of the Moldavian people during the mid-19th century. The image, published in "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly" between December 31, 1853, and December 30, 1854, captures the essence of rural life in the Danubian Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, which were then part of the Ottoman Empire. The print features three men dressed in distinct Moldavian costumes, each representing different occupations. The man on the left is depicted as a coachman, wearing a high-crowned hat adorned with a ribbon and a long, double-breasted coat with wide lapels. He wears a white shirt with a black waistcoat and a red sash around his waist. The man in the middle is a farmer, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt, a heavy woolen vest, and a pair of baggy trousers held up by a leather belt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat and carries a scythe on his shoulder. The man on the right is a herdsman, wearing a long, heavy coat with a fur collar and a wide-brimmed hat with a feather in it. He carries a staff and wears a pair of sturdy boots. The background of the print shows a rolling landscape with farmlands, trees, and a village in the distance. The overall impression is one of a simple, agrarian society where people worked hard and took pride in their traditional clothing, reflecting their connection to the land and their way of life. This engraving is a valuable ethnographic record of the Moldavian costumes of the Danubian Principalities during the 19th century, providing a fascinating insight into the fashion and culture of the region during that period. The print is a reminder of the rich history and diversity of the Balkans and the importance of preserving and celebrating the traditions of the past.

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