Modern female attire in Cyprus, 1878
Scope and Contents
84 x 115 mm. Woodburytype. A view showing two Cypriot women in skirts in the European style: 'Nowadays, the attire of Cypriote women is frequently so simple as to suggest its being designed for comfort and convenience rather than for aesthetic display. There could, for instance, be nothing more simple or modest than the costumes shown in the accompanying plate. The one worn by the figure in the background is probably a relic of some severe pre-Turkish period, while the other is purely European and singularly devoid of tawdry ornament. For all that, its design well befits the graceful figure of the young Cyprian maid, while its colour sets off her dark eyes and olive complexion' (Thomson 1879, vol.2, p.54).
Dates
- Creation: 1878
Creator
- From the Fonds: Cobham, Claude Delaval, 1842 - 1915 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The volume is located at: RCS.Cob.18.122.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Existence and Location of Originals
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General
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Finding aid date
2003-05-01 09:31:52+00:00
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