Historical Finland costumes 1850s. Gallery: Les nations. Album des Costumes De Tous les Pays. Par Alexandre Lacauchie. Paris. Maison Martinet. Haute Cœur frères 41, Rue Vivienne et 146, Rue de Rivoli 1850s.
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Traditional Finnish dress, culture and customs of the various regions.

Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com

Traditional Finland costume. A Female Tschermiss.
Traditional Finland costume. A Female Tschermiss. Une Tschérémisse. THE Tschermiss are of Finland origin, and have their settlements in the governments of Kazan and Niznei-Novgorod, on both sides of the… Read More
A Female Peasant of Ingria.
A Female Peasant of Ingria. Une Paysanne d’Ingrie. THE Russians made a conquest of Ingria (Finnish: Inkeri or Inkerinmaa) about the commencement of the last century. At that period the… Read More

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Back of a Finland woman in holiday dress.
Back of a Finland woman in holiday dress. Une Finnoise en Habit de Fête, par derrière. The Finns call themselves Suomi, which signifies marshy. The country inhabited by this nation… Read More
A Peasant of Finland in traditional dress.
Un Paysan Finnois. A Peasant of Finland by Edward Harding.
A Finland woman in holiday dress
A Finland woman in holiday dress, 1803. Une Finnoise en Habit de Fête. IN winter, the country women, in easy circumstances, wear rich furs on holidays. The summer dress is… Read More
A Female Peasant of Finland.
A Female Peasant of Finland. Une Paysanne de Finland. THE Female Peasantry wear shifts, trousers, stockings, and slippers, or shoes which only cover the heel, sole, and toes: they also… Read More
Traditional Sweden Finland costumes 1843.
Traditional Sweden Finland costumes 1843. Woman from Torna Hällestad, Sweden. Man from Helsinki, Finland. Femme de Torna-Harad Scanie. Paysan de Jerfso Helsingie. Gallery: Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of… Read More