Traditional Sweden and Finland costumes in 1843.
Woman from Torna Hällestad, Sweden. Man from Helsinki, Finland. Femme de Torna-Harad Scanie. Paysan de Jerfso Helsingie.

Woman from Torna Hällestad, Sweden. Man from Helsinki, Finland. Femme de Torna-Harad Scanie. Paysan de Jerfso Helsingie.
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