Rich woman of the people in Cairo. Egypt.

Egypt, Cairo, Rich woman, Historical clothing, costume,
Rich woman of the people in Cairo. Egypt. Femme riche et femme du peuple au Caire. Egypte.

Arabia Egypt, Cairo. Rich woman, woman of the people. Historical clothing.

Source: Mœurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde, d’après des documents and authentiques et les voyages des plus récents; Publié par Auguste Wahlen. Chevalier de Plusieurs Orders. Europe. Bruxelles, a la Librairie Historique-Artistique, Rue de Schaerbeek, 12. 1844.

  1. Historical costumes from Europe.
  2. Historical costumes from Africa, America and Oceania.
  3. Historical and folk costumes by Franz Lipperheide.
  4. Costumes of all countries by Alexandre Lacauchie.
Illustration, damasks, ornament
Note:  Distant view of the Cedars of Lebanon. Landscape Illustrations of the Bible.
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Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.