National Costume Collection

Paying a Visit, 1915, (1939). Creator: Abram Arkhipov
Paying a Visit, 1915, (1939). A group of village women in brightly-coloured clothes and scarves, chatting in a sunlit room

Bulgarian, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Greek royal family outside the Palace on Corfu. August 1967

Neeltje Tuyp, 1897 (1898). Artist: Nico Jungmann
Neeltje Tuyp, 1897 (1898). Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 59 (London, 15th February 1898)

UKRAINIAN, 1875 (oil on canvas)
7215235 UKRAINIAN, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: 1875//Oil on canvas In Paris)

Absaloms Pillar in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1839 (lithograph)
1166042 Absaloms Pillar in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1839 (lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Roberts RA (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter

A young woman in a Non La conical hat and a traditional Ao Dai dress in the historical centre, Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

BLACK WOMAN, 1875-1876 (oil on canvas)
7215227 BLACK WOMAN, 1875-1876 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Late 1875--early 1876 Oil on canvas L This painting)

Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)
5310546 Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, c.1837 (w/c on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 21.6x29.3 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

View from Gvarv in Telemark, 1883 (oil on canvas)
OVR322857 View from Gvarv in Telemark, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 80x98 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: Fra Telemark; ); Norwegian

Old Swansea Boat (w / c)
BAL25763 Old Swansea Boat (w/c) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Anthropology: two women in Nicaragua costume. Chromolithography from an illustrated atlas
FGL5475265 Anthropology: two women in Nicaragua costume. Chromolithography from an illustrated atlas.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Anthropology: costumes from San Salvador in South America. Chromolithography from an atlas of about 1905
FGL5475253 Anthropology: costumes from San Salvador in South America. Chromolithography from an atlas of about 1905; Fototeca Gilardi.

National costumes of the Hungarians, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre
FLO4624684 National costumes of the Hungarians, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant., 1880s (lithograph)
5893501 Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant., 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant (paysanne valaque). Costume for a fancy dress ball

Chukchi boy in national clothes, kukhlyanka, fur pants, 1910-1929. Creator: Ivan Emelianovich Larin
Chukchi boy in national clothes, kukhlyanka, fur pants, 1910-1929. From an album containing 296 works offering a glimpse of life in the Russian Far Northeast in the first third of the twentieth

Two Chukchi in national clothes, with guns and a spear, 1910-1929. Creator: Ivan Emelianovich Larin
Two Chukchi in national clothes, with guns and a spear, 1910-1929. From an album containing 296 works offering a glimpse of life in the Russian Far Northeast in the first third of the twentieth

Altai Woman in National Costume (Hat: Kuaraan Boruk, Sheepskin Coat: Ton, Sleeveless..., 1911-1913)
Altai Woman in National Costume (Hat: Kuaraan Boruk, Sheepskin Coat: Ton, Sleeveless Garment: Chegedek; Clothing of a Married Woman) with a Horse, 1911-1913

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 1858. Creators: James Henry Lynch, Richard James Lane
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 1858. Portrait of the future King Edward VII. The very natural desire to know something of the personal appearance of a Prince to whom such interest attaches

Jutlanders, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Jutlanders, 1858....Jutlanders from the other end of Denmark, who have come to visit the northern capital, and are a sample of the costumes we shall see in their country; the Danes, like the Dutch

The Swedish Minstrels, at St. James's Hall, 1858. Creator: Smyth
The Swedish Minstrels, at St. James's Hall, 1858. The Swedish singers are represented as wearing the costumes peculiar to the peasantry of the principal provinces of their country...The most

Habitus Variarum Orbis Gentium (Costume of the Various Peoples of the World), 1581. Creator: Jean-Jacques Boissard
Habitus Variarum Orbis Gentium (Costume of the Various Peoples of the World), 1581

Inhabitants of the Kingdom of Naples, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Inhabitants of the Kingdom of Naples, 1860. Italians in regional costume....our Artist has made a picturesque grouping of some of the inhabitants of the kingdom of Naples

The Poultryman, 1827. Creator: Ignace Brice
The Poultryman, 1827

The Siamese Ambassadors - from photographs by Mayall, 1857. Creator: Smyth
The Siamese Ambassadors - from photographs by Mayall, 1857. The three Ambassadors were not attired in that gorgeous costume to which Orientals have accustomed us; and their lower limbs

Two women in Italian costume, 1851. Creator: Moritz Calisch
Two women in Italian costume, 1851

Les Trois Bachus, 1795. Creator: J.A. Zoutman
Les Trois Bachus, 1795....ou Costume des Paijsans du Territoire de Morat en Suisse'. (The Three Bacchuses, or costume of the countrymen in the territory of Morat in Switzerland)

Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Traditional costumes of the island of Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Of One Heart, 1830. Creator: Cornelis Kruseman
Of One Heart, 1830

Children's Fancy-Dress Ball given by the Viscountess Stratford de Redcliffe, at the British Embassy, at Pera, 1856. Party thrown by the wife of the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Courant rejoindre les insurgés, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Courant rejoindre les insurges, 19th century. Running to join the insurgents. [Crimean War - Greek king, Otto I]: Go to the Devil, little crown

Modèles dans un atelier, pendant l'absence du peintre, 1869. Creator: Auguste Dutuit
Modeles dans un atelier, pendant l'absence du peintre, 1869. Models in a studio while the painter is out. A young woman in traditional Italian costume, an old man

'The Recent Festivities at Altenburg- The March Past of Peasents in their National Costumes Before Creator: Unknown
The Recent Festivities at Altenburg- The March Past of Peasents in their National Costumes Before the Emperor, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

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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.