Regional Costume Collection

Man Bulgarian Coast Bulgarian coast Standing
Man from the Bulgarian Coast, A Bulgarian from the coast. Standing, full-length, in front of a ruin, the staff over the left shoulder, folk costume, regional costume, standing figure, Turkey

Woman Bulgarian Coast Bulgarian woman standing full-length
Woman from the Bulgarian Coast, A Bulgarian woman, standing full-length, with outstretched right hand, standing figure, folk costume, regional costume, Turkey, Bulgaria

Greece, Athens, Close-up of Presidential Guard at Parliament
2030-307027-01

Colombia, Medellin, Little Boy on Typical Attire Petting a Foal

Colombia, Medellin, Men Posing Wearing Typical Attire

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Vallarta Dancers, Bailarines de Vallarta, sculpture by Jim Demetro

The Stack Rock, 1793-94 (oil on canvas)
NGW344304 The Stack Rock, 1793-94 (oil on canvas) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); 48x62.9 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: view of the beach at Stockpole; called Broadhaven)

Concarneau market MCF01_02_0327
Concarneau, Brittany, FRANCE. Women buying clothing and drapery at an outdoor market in Concarneau, Brittany

Poverty in Brittany, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th January 1913 (colour litho)
XIR414757 Poverty in Brittany, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th January 1913 (colour litho) by French School

Postcard depicting a Witch preparing a potion (colour engraving)
CHT163083 Postcard depicting a Witch preparing a potion (colour engraving) by Kardos, Boske (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorciere preparant une potion)

A Young Woman from Normandy, c. 1830-40 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT207856 A Young Woman from Normandy, c.1830-40 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

A Maid from Caen, c. 1820-30 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT207855 A Maid from Caen, c.1820-30 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Sheaf Binders, Pays de Caux, Normandy (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT207858 The Sheaf Binders, Pays de Caux, Normandy (litho) (b/w photo) by Motte, Charles Etienne Pierre (1785-1836); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Boats at Konigssee, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
XIR215519 Boats at Konigssee, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Jousset, (fl.1910); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Laura Tarsi, A Grecian Lady, 1745-1749 (watercolour and bodycolour on ivory)
5938180 Laura Tarsi, A Grecian Lady, 1745-1749 (watercolour and bodycolour on ivory) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); 9.6x7.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Laura Tarsi, A Grecian Lady, 1745-49 (w / c & bodycolour on ivory)
5938179 Laura Tarsi, A Grecian Lady, 1745-49 (w/c & bodycolour on ivory) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); 9.6x7.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Swiss

Breaking Hemp, c. 1830-40 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT207874 Breaking Hemp, c.1830-40 (litho) (b/w photo) by Duval-Lecamus, Pierre (1790-1854) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

A Farmer from Normandy, c. 1840 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT207857 A Farmer from Normandy, c.1840 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Emile Zola (1840-1902), photographed in Quimper (b / w photo)
CHT164381 Emile Zola (1840-1902), photographed in Quimper (b/w photo) by Genot (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Three Breton Women in Widows Bonnets (oil on canvas)
XIR189564 Three Breton Women in Widows Bonnets (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Bretons in Widows Headdress; ); French, out of copyright

V Neubert Smichov Alfons Mucha P─øvecke sdru┼¥eni u─ìitel┼» moravskych
V. Neubert Smichov, Alfons Mucha, P─øvecke sdru┼¥eni u─ìitel┼» moravskych, lithography, total: height: 106.50 cm; width: 81.00 cm, signed and dated: lower left in motif: Mucha 1911

Otto Obermeier G Schuh & Cie Munich Restaurant-Platzl
Otto Obermeier, G. Schuh & Cie. (Munich), Restaurant-Platzl, paper, lithography, total: height: 124, 5 cm; width: 91, 3 cm, signed: u. r

Hans Rudi Erdt Vereinigte Kunstanstalten AG Hollandische Tee-Stube Munich
Hans Rudi Erdt, Vereinigte Kunstanstalten AG, Hollandische Tee-Stube Munich, lithography, Total: Height: 123 cm; Width: 89, 5 cm, signed and dated: bottom left in printing form: HANS RUDI ERDT 08

Otto Elsner Ludwig Hohlwein Polar North Cape Voyages 1931
Otto Elsner, Ludwig Hohlwein, Polar and North Cape Voyages 1931 - Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen, paper, offset printing, total: height: 119, 7 cm; width: 84 cm, signed: im Druck u

Etienne Moreau-Nelaton Imprimerie Charles Verneau
Etienne Moreau-Nelaton, Imprimerie Charles Verneau, Exposition nationale de la ceramique et de tous les arts du feu, paper, lithograph, Total: height: 139, 7 cm; width: 99, 4 cm

Young woman traditional costume Folk costume
Young woman in traditional costume, Young woman in traditional costume. Folk costume, regional costume, anonymous, Italy, 1825 - 1874, paper, watercolor (paint), brush, h 47.5 cm × w 46 cm d 4.3 cm

Man Island Mykonos Standing full-length portrait
Man from the Island of Mykonos, A Man from the Island of Mykonos. Standing, full-length portrait, in front of a ruined wall, standing figure, folk costume, regional costume, Turkey, Mykonos

Albanian Herdsman Albanian shepherd Standing
Albanian Herdsman, An Albanian shepherd. Standing, full-length in a landscape, staff in the left hand, in the right hand a grazing sheep on a line, herding, herdsman, herdswoman, shepherd

Woman Island Mykonos Standing full-length front
Woman from the Island of Mykonos, A Woman from the Island of Mykonos. Standing full-length in front of a wall, a rose in the right hand, standing figure - a - female human figure, folk costume

Choadar Servant Ambassador Tchoadar ambassadors servant
Choadar, Servant of the Ambassador, Tchoadar, the ambassadors servant. Full-length standing in front of a stone wall, official, civil servant, functionary (in general), head gear: turban

A Soldier Janissaries soldier standing full-length portrait
A Soldier of the Janissaries, A soldier of the Janissaries, standing, full-length portrait, in a landscape, the soldier, the soldiers life, folk costume, regional costume, Turkey

A Greek Priest Greek clergyman Standing full-length portrait
A Greek Priest, A Greek clergyman. Standing, full-length portrait, at a door with a column, standing figure, folk costume, regional costume, Turkey, Greece, Jean Baptiste Vanmour (workshop of)

A Jewish Money-Changer Jewish Money Changer Standing
A Jewish Money-Changer, A Jewish Money Changer. Standing, full-length, money-changer, folk costume, regional costume, Turkey, Jean Baptiste Vanmour (workshop of), Istanbul, 1700 - 1737, canvas

Farm Provence folk costume regional costume Vincent van Gogh
Farm in Provence, folk costume, regional costume, Provence, Vincent van Gogh, c. Jun-1888, paper, pencil, pen, h 391 mm × w 533 mm

Costume study Italian girl Drawing group drawings
Costume study of an Italian girl, Drawing from a group of drawings of landscapes and cityscapes in Italy (Rome, Tivoli, Civita Castellana and Pozzuoli)

Sketchbook 86 sheets Sketchbook consisting sketches
Sketchbook with 86 sheets, Sketchbook consisting of 86 sheets with sketches made during a trip to the Netherlands starting in Calais, via Antwerp to Noord-Holland and ending in Dover

Huizer girls winding yarn Design print winding
Huizer girls winding yarn, Design for a print, winding of yarn, folk costume, regional costume, names of cities and villages, Huizen, Richard Nicolaus Roland Holst, 1897, paper, ink, pencil, brush

Venetian lady La Dame Venitienne abit de masque
The Venetian lady La Dame Venitienne and abit de masque (title on object) Divers Portraits (series title), A Venetian lady in a dress, with a fan and hat

Resident Agra Print upper right III Partie Pag
Resident of Agra, Print upper right: III. Partie Pag. 107, street, folk costume, regional costume, Agra, Jan Luyken, 1689, paper, etching, h 147 mm × w 81 mm

Pont l Abbe Brittany France Local women shopping look at vegetables in the local market. Circa March 1938

The Arlesienne (oil on canvas) (detail of 201505)
XIR362910 The Arlesienne (oil on canvas) (detail of 201505) by Raspal, Antoine (1738-1811); Musee Reattu, Arles, France; French, out of copyright

Head of a Breton (oil on canvas)
XBP335615 Head of a Breton (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tete de Bretonne; ); Photo eBoltin Picture Library; French, out of copyright

Bonfires lit to celebrate the summer solstice in Brittany, front cover of Le
XIR163122 Bonfires lit to celebrate the summer solstice in Brittany, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 1st July 1893 (colour engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901) & Meyer

The Arlesienne (oil on canvas)
XIR201505 The Arlesienne (oil on canvas) by Raspal, Antoine (1738-1811); Musee Reattu, Arles, France; French, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Regional Costumes: A Glimpse into Cultural Diversity" Step into the vibrant world of regional costumes, where history and tradition come alive through colorful fabrics and intricate designs. From the bustling Concarneau market to the poverty-stricken streets of Brittany, these captivating glimpses offer a window into different cultures and their unique sartorial expressions. In Le Petit Journal's back cover illustration from 1913, we witness poverty in Brittany juxtaposed with the beauty of traditional attire. The black and white photo transports us to an era when clothing was not just functional but also a reflection of one's identity. Traveling further back in time, an engraving depicting a Cudgelling Match between English and French Negroes on Dominica Island in 1779 showcases how even amidst conflict, cultural heritage remained intact. Similarly, a color engraving captures the joyous spirit of dance on St. Dominica Island – an enchanting celebration steeped in local customs. Delving deeper into France's diverse regions, lithographs and engravings bring to life young women from Normandy and maids from Caen – each adorned with distinct garments that speak volumes about their origins. Meanwhile, "The Sheaf Binders" lithograph takes us to Pays de Caux in Normandy, where agricultural traditions intertwine with fashion choices. Stepping away from France for a moment, we find ourselves captivated by boats at Konigssee captured in a timeless black-and-white photograph. This glimpse reminds us that regional costumes extend beyond borders; they are part of our global tapestry. Finally, Laura Tarsi's exquisite watercolor painting portrays "A Grecian Lady, " reminding us that regional costumes transcend time periods as well. Whether it be ancient Greece or modern-day France, these attires serve as powerful symbols connecting people across generations.