German peasant costume. Woman from the area of Weimar, Thuringia.
Source: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887.

Source: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887.
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