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Young Mestizo Women; Lima and the Andes, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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Young Mestizo Women; Lima and the Andes, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Young Mestizo Women; Lima and the Andes, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
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1870s Af Lindley Augustus F Lindley Augustus Frederick Augustus Frederick Lindley Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Cape Cassell Petter Galpin Fashion Accessory Fashionable Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Lima Lindley Lindley Augustus Frederick Peru Peruvian Petter And Galpin South American Cassell Head Dress
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Young Mestizo Women; Lima and the Andes," 1875, is an evocative photograph capturing the essence of Peruvian fashion and culture during the late 19th century. The image, taken from H.W. Bates' "Illustrated Travels" published by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin in London, showcases a group of young mestizo women, their vibrant attire contrasting against the backdrop of the Andes mountain range. The women, dressed in fashionable clothing, wear colorful capes and intricately designed headdresses. Their dresses, adorned with delicate lace and floral patterns, reveal the influence of European fashion trends that had reached Peru during this period. The women's headgear, a traditional accessory in Peruvian culture, adds an air of elegance and sophistication to their appearance. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these young women, who lived in the bustling city of Lima and the surrounding Andean regions. The image captures their youth, vitality, and the unique blend of indigenous and European influences that characterized Peruvian culture during this time. Augustus Frederick Lindley, the likely photographer of this image, was a British photographer who traveled extensively throughout South America during the late 19th century. His work, which includes numerous photographs of Peru and other South American countries, offers valuable insights into the people, fashion, and culture of the region during this period. The photograph, with its timeless quality and evocative imagery, remains a fascinating reminder of a bygone era in Peruvian history, one marked by the interplay of diverse cultural influences and the enduring beauty of the Andes mountains.
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