Costumi Collection

Traditional costume - Women of Lake Como region of Lombardy, Italy (from Esino Lario, near Varenna). Date: circa 1909

Italy: Costumi di Olieno, Sardegna (b / w photo)
6011641 Italy: Costumi di Olieno, Sardegna (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumi di Olieno, Sardegna)

Italy: Costumi di Nuoro, Sardegna (b / w photo)
6011640 Italy: Costumi di Nuoro, Sardegna (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumi di Nuoro, Sardegna)

Pampas Indians in a shop called Indiano, Calle de-los-Torres, Buenos Aires, c
618001 Pampas Indians in a shop called Indiano, Calle de-los-Torres, Buenos Aires, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School

A native settlement in Sumatra, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468755 A native settlement in Sumatra, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Men of Kamchatka, far eastern Russia, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468750 Men of Kamchatka, far eastern Russia, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Saba, or ruler, with nobles and his wife, West Africa, c. 1820s-30s (colour litho)
468722 Saba, or ruler, with nobles and his wife, West Africa, c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei... Vol: Add)

Tomb and effigy of El Cid Rodrigo Diaz, etc
Tomb and effigy of El Cid Rodrigo Diaz and his wife Jimena Diaz 1, Duke of Cardona 2, King of Aragon 3, and portrait of Conquistador Hernan Cortes 4. Sepolcro e simulacro del Cid

The Beb Kar, gate into Tunis, with Europeans in horse-drawn gig, c
478378 The Beb Kar, gate into Tunis, with Europeans in horse-drawn gig, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School

Archway of Ke Koo Fu at Canton, front and side, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468807 Archway of Ke Koo Fu at Canton, front and side, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The city of Guangzhou)

Chinese wooden architectural features, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468752 Chinese wooden architectural features, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Georgian men chatting and smoking in an arcade, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468748 Georgian men chatting and smoking in an arcade, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Interior with Circassian Women, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468747 Interior with Circassian Women, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Ancient Greece: Dynasty of Kings, Royal Household, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702553 Ancient Greece: Dynasty of Kings, Royal Household, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costumi di Ciociazi (coloured photo)
3643179 Costumi di Ciociazi (coloured photo) by Richter, Ernest (fl.1888-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumi di Ciociazi. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

City of Yakutsk on the River Lena, eastern Siberia, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468746 City of Yakutsk on the River Lena, eastern Siberia, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yakutsk)

Tashkent inhabitants in a typical dwelling, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468745 Tashkent inhabitants in a typical dwelling, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Korah Hottentots of the Cape, c. 1820s / 30s (colour litho)
468729 Korah Hottentots of the Cape, c.1820s/30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei... Vol II Pl)

Congo tribesmen and fetish figures guard the palace of the Saba or sovereign, c
468714 Congo tribesmen and fetish figures guard the palace of the Saba or sovereign, c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School

Natives of Cazegut, West Africa, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468713 Natives of Cazegut, West Africa, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Four figures from the history of the Holy Roman Empire, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468862 Four figures from the history of the Holy Roman Empire, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Archbishop Elector of Treveri, 2)

Ancient Rome: Street Scene, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702486 Ancient Rome: Street Scene, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gnistad Bronzes, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468777 Gnistad Bronzes, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

City of Tobolsk, Russia, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468751 City of Tobolsk, Russia, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

L interieur de chez Bruant (Aristide, 1851-1925): le mirliton - In the Aristide
5455616 L interieur de chez Bruant (Aristide, 1851-1925): le mirliton - In the Aristide Bruants Montmartre club Le Mirliton par Anquetin, Louis (1861-1932), 1886-1887 - Oil on canvas

A theatrical performance in the open air, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468808 A theatrical performance in the open air, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Home of a rich individual in Peking, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468809 Home of a rich individual in Peking, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Pagoda towers of Nanking, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468753 Pagoda towers of Nanking, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

A Yakuti shaman with entourage, Siberia, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468749 A Yakuti shaman with entourage, Siberia, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Court of the Hall of Audience of the Imperial Palace, Beijing, c
468744 Court of the Hall of Audience of the Imperial Palace, Beijing, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince and Head of State of the Kirghiz people, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468743 Prince and Head of State of the Kirghiz people, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hazorta tribe of Abyssinia who live in rock-cut houses, c
478377 The Hazorta tribe of Abyssinia who live in rock-cut houses, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Costumi dei)

Greece at the time of the Republics: Banquet and gymnastic, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702546 Greece at the time of the Republics: Banquet and gymnastic, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chapel of William Tell, from Customs of the Various Nations, published c
STC189217 Chapel of William Tell, from Customs of the Various Nations, published c.1800-18 (colour engraving) by Raineri, Vittorio (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

L 03988
toscana, forte dei marmi, tuffi in mare dal ponte caricatore, 1920

C 01987
italia, lombardia, como, veduta del lido, 1930 1940

Dario Varotari Veronese pittore et arch Le marauiglie
Dario Varotari Veronese, pittore et arch. Le marauiglie dell arte, ouero, Le vite de gl illustri pittori veneti, e dello stato: oue sono raccolte le opere insigni, i costumi

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Costumi: A Glimpse into Traditional Attire Around the World" From the elegant traditional costume worn by women in the picturesque Lake Como region of Lombardy, Italy, to the captivating human sacrifice rituals witnessed in Cassange, Congo during the 1820s-30s - costumi offer a fascinating insight into diverse cultures and their unique traditions. In Olieno and Nuoro, Sardegna, Italy, black-and-white photographs capture timeless moments showcasing local residents adorned in their vibrant and intricate costumes. These snapshots transport us to a bygone era where cultural heritage thrived through clothing that told stories of identity and belonging. Traveling across continents, we encounter Pampas Indians browsing through Indiano shop on Calle de-los-Torres in Buenos Aires. The juxtaposition of indigenous culture with urban life highlights both preservation and adaptation as these communities navigate modernity while cherishing their roots. Sumatra's native settlement depicted in colored engravings from the 1820s-30s reveals an enchanting harmony between man and nature. The people's attire reflects their deep connection to land and tradition - a visual testament to their way of life. Venturing further eastward brings us face-to-face with Kamchatka men from far eastern Russia. Their colorful garments mirror not only resilience against harsh climates but also pride for ancestral customs passed down through generations. A glimpse into West Africa unveils Saba (ruler) surrounded by nobles alongside his wife captured beautifully in color lithographs. This regal display showcases opulent robes symbolizing power while celebrating African royalty steeped in history. The tomb and effigy of El Cid Rodrigo Diaz stand as testaments to Spain's rich past; his armor-clad figure immortalized through time serves as a reminder of valorous deeds etched within national memory. Crossing over to Tunisia, we witness Europeans in horse-drawn gigs passing through the Beb Kar gate into Tunis.