A folk costume (also regional costume, national costume, or traditional garment) expresses an identity through costume, which is usually associated with a geographic area or a period of time in history. It can also indicate social, marital and/or religious status. Such costumes often come in two forms: one for everyday occasions, the other for festivals and formal wear.
Below is a collection of 22 stunning color photographs that shows women in their traditional dresses in their counties from the 1900s to 1920s.
Below is a collection of 22 stunning color photographs that shows women in their traditional dresses in their counties from the 1900s to 1920s.
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Alsatian girl |
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Arab girl |
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Austrian girl |
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Belgian girls |
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Dominican girl |
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Dutch girl |
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Egyptian girl |
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French girls |
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German girls |
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Greek girls |
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Hungarian girls |
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Irish girl |
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Japanese girls |
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Mongolian girl |
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Native American girl |
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Norwegian girls |
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Palestinian girls |
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Polish girls |
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Portuguese girl |
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Romanian girl |
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Spanish girl |
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Vietnamese girls |