Woman from Torna Hällestad, Sweden. Man from Helsinki, Finland.

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Woman from Torna Hällestad, Sweden. Man from Helsinki, Finland.

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.

Source: Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world, based on authentic documents and and newer travel by Auguste Wahlen.

Illustration, damasks, ornament
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