Tradition Dress Collection

The Cock of the North: George, Fifth Duke of Gordon, c1812. Artist: George Sanders
The Cock of the North: George, Fifth Duke of Gordon, c1812. From The Connoisseur Volume 103. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]

Advertisement for tourism at Chambery, France, c1920s

At the Festival, 1911. Artist: Joza Uprka
At the Festival, 1911. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]

Maharaja Sher Singh (Reigned 1841-1843), between c1840 and c1845. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Sher Singh (Reigned 1841-1843), between c1840 and c1845

A Welsh Costume, c1904. Creator: Unknown
A Welsh Costume, c1904. Woman in Welsh national dress, with tall hat, checked shawl, striped blouse and apron, carrying a basket. Hand-coloured postcard. [Pictorial Stationery Co Ltd, London, c1904]

Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Creator: Philip Hermogenes Calderon
Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi with Orpah standing in the Moab desert by Philip Hermogenes Calderon, at Walker Art Gallery, first exhibited 1886. Oil on canvas

Welsh women with a spinning wheel, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Public Bath at Kanawa, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Public Bath at Kanawa, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Under the Purple Wistarias, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Under the Purple Wistarias, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

The Pine-Tree Junk at Kinkakuji, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Pine-Tree Junk at Kinkakuji, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

A Shower in the Woods, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Shower in the Woods, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Priests and monks in a Korean monastery, or lamasery, 1902. Artist: Walter Hillier
Priests and monks in a Korean monastery, or lamasery, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Men in traditional dress, Mühlviertel, Upper Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Men in traditional dress, Muhlviertel, Upper Austria, c1935. Men from the Muhlviertel region wearing waistcoats, decorated belts and climbing boots, and holding lengths of rope

Couple in traditional dress, Upper Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Couple in traditional dress, Upper Austria, c1935. Man smoking an elaborately carved pipe, and woman in headscarf and shawl. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People)

Woman in traditional costume, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Woman in traditional costume, Lower Austria, c1935. Young woman wearing a pleated bonnet and patterned shawl. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

Couple in traditional dress, Sankt Lambrecht, Styria, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Couple in traditional dress, Sankt Lambrecht, Styria, Austria, c1935. Woman in wide-brimmed hat, and man wearing lederhosen, from the village of Sankt Lambrecht

Young women in traditional costume, Styria, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Young women in traditional costume, Styria, Austria, c1935. Young women from the state of Styria (Steiermark), wearing elaborate ribboned headdresses, shawls, and patterned dresses

Girl in traditional costume, Gailtal, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Girl in traditional costume, Gailtal, Austria, c1935. Young woman from Notsch im Gailtal, Carinthia, wearing a headdress, blouse and dress with patterned bodice

Women in traditional costume, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Women in traditional costume, Lower Austria, c1935. Young women wearing pleated bonnets and full skirts. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

Newlyweds in traditional costume, Carinthia, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Newlyweds in traditional costume, Carinthia, Austria, c1935. Man wearing lederhosen, and woman in dirndl skirt, from the state of Carinthia

Woman in traditional costume, Upper Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Woman in traditional costume, Upper Austria, c1935. Young woman wearing a black silk headdress and pearl choker. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

Woman in traditional costume, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Woman in traditional costume, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Austrian woman from the Tyrol region wearing a wide-brimmed hat and dress with laced bodice

Man in traditional costume, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Man in traditional costume, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Austrian man from the Tyrol region wearing a wide-brimmed hat and felt jacket

Musicians, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Musicians, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Men from the Tyrol region of Austria in traditional dress, playing a harp and an accordion. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People)

Women in traditional costume, Schruns, Vorarlberg, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Women in traditional costume, Schruns, Vorarlberg, Austria, c1935. Austrian women in patterned dresses, fitted jackets and elaborate bonnets

Girls in traditional costume, Vorarlberg, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Girls in traditional costume, Vorarlberg, Austria, c1935. Austrian girls in national dress with lace blouses and elaborate bonnets, from the state of Vorarlberg which borders Germany

Riflemen praying, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Riflemen praying, Tyrol, Austria, c1935. Men from the Tyrol region of Austria wearing traditional dress. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

Young men in traditional costume, Burgenland, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Young men in traditional costume, Burgenland, Austria, c1935. Men from the state of Burgenland in caps and waistcosts, wearing the Firta over knee-high boots

Commandant Schoenecher, 1809. Creator: Thomas Uwins
Commandant Schoenecher, 1809. Portrait of a man in Austrian costume, with pistols tucked into his waistband

Aurengzebe, (1618-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Aurengzebe, (1618-1707), 1830. Emperor Aurangzeb (1618-1707) ruled over almost the entire Indian subcontinent for a period of 49 years. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Amurath I, (1319-1389), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Amurath I, (1319-1389), 1830. Amurath I (1319 - 1389), Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1359 to 1389.From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co

Fishwives at Newlyn, Cornwall, 1900. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios
Fishwives at Newlyn, Cornwall, 1900. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

Bavarian Mountaineers, Germany, 1898. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios
Bavarian Mountaineers, Germany, 1898. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

Canadian soldiers, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Canadian soldiers, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Canadians in Camp in the Motherland: a corner of the Canadian Highlanders quarters

Cupids Spell, 1885, (c1930). Creator: Henry Woods
Cupids Spell, 1885, (c1930). Young man and woman sitting below a statue of Cupid, god of love, which is draped with fishing nets

A Venetian Christening Party, 1896, (c1930). Creator: Henry Woods
A Venetian Christening Party, 1896, (c1930). An Italian family take their baby to be baptised in Venice. Painting in the Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum, Burnley, Lancashire

Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Charles Cornwallis, (1738-1805) British Army general and official, appointed Governor-General and of India

What the president admired during his trip to Brittany, 1914. Creator: Unknown
What the (French) president admired during his trip to Brittany, 1914. Ce Que Le President De La Republique A Admire Dans Son Voyage En Bretagne

French national costume, late 19th century. Creator: Daniel Urrabieta Vierge
French national costume, late 19th century. Examples of traditional costume from different areas of France

Femme Australienne Portant Son Enfant, (Australian Woman Carrying her Child), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Road Sweeper, . Creator: Unknown
Road Sweeper. Indian man sweeping the street. Postcard

A French Fisher Girl, c1890, (1906). Creator: James Dromgole Linton
A French Fisher Girl, c1890, (1906). Watercolour by Victorian artist James Dromgole Linton (1840-1916). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme

Nouvelle-Guinee. Danse Des Papous Barioles, (Papua New Guinea. Tribal Papuan Dance), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule XLI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Persane En Costume De Ville, (Persian in City Dress), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Persane En Costume De Ville, (Persian in City Dress), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Teheran. Epicier Droguiste Sur La Place Royale, (Apothecary on the Royal Square), 1900. 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Teheran. Procession De Derviches Martyrs, (Procession of Dervish Martyrs), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Studies of Syrian Peasant Women, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
Studies of Syrian Peasant Women, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]

Syrian Peasant Seated: In Profile, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
Syrian Peasant Seated: In Profile, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]

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"Capturing the Essence of Tradition: A Glimpse into Timeless Dress" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry from around the world. From the regal attire of The Cock of the North, George, Fifth Duke of Gordon, to the vibrant costumes showcased at a festival captured by Joza Uprka in 1911, these artistic glimpses transport us to eras long gone. Traveling further south, an advertisement for tourism at Chambery, France in the 1920s beckons us with its allure. Picture yourself strolling through picturesque streets adorned with locals donning their traditional garments - a true feast for both eyes and soul. Delving deeper into history, we encounter Ruth and Naomi depicted by Philip Hermogenes Calderon in 1886 (1936). Their attire speaks volumes about their culture's customs and values. Similarly, Welsh women spinning wool on a wheel in 1912 remind us of age-old traditions passed down through generations. The mystery deepens as we stumble upon an enigmatic Welsh costume from c1904 whose creator remains unknown. Its intricate details leave us wondering about its origin story and significance within Welsh heritage. Venturing beyond Europe's borders, Herbert Ponting's evocative photographs take us on a journey across continents. Whether it is witnessing life unfold under purple wistarias or experiencing tranquility near Japan's Kinkakuji temple amidst pine-tree junks – these images encapsulate cultural practices preserved over centuries. Intriguingly different yet equally captivating are Walter Hillier's depictions of priests and monks inhabiting Korean monasteries or lamaseries dating back to 1902. These holy men clad in traditional robes offer insight into Korea’s spiritual fabric. Finally, Danjiro the Actor portrayed by an unknown artist transports us to late nineteenth-century Japan where theater played a significant role in preserving cultural heritage.