German National Costume Views
Germany's costumes are slightly diverse. The major costume for men in Germanic countries (Norway, Denmark, Austria, Germany, etc.) is a form of the Lederhosen. For women, the dress varies broadly. In Brandenburg (the state housing Berlin), traditional dress may bear a slight Slavic influence because of the presence of Slavs there today and before the German empire conquered the region from the broken Polish state under Heinrich the Lion. In Switzerland, where the Germans are the majority population, the German-Austrian costume is generally worn. The French and Italian minorities wear their respective dresses. The Netherlands has famous distinctions of their own, derived largely from German tradition because of a shared heritage and history. Belgium's Dutch (the Flemings), having broken from the Dutch only in the 19th century, are largely indistinguishable in terms of national dress.
Latvian costumes are relatively simple and warm due to their very cold climate. We see many influences in their national dress, including those reflecting historic occupant nations (Poland, Russia, Sweden, Germany), and also unique characteristics in their attempt to build a unique culture to encourage their independence from Russia.
Above we show a remarkable photo of National Vierlander costume, Hamburg, Germany. This color photochrome print was made between 1890 and 1900 in Hamburg, Germany.The illustration documents National Vierlander costume, Hamburg, Germany.We have compiled this collection of artwork mainly to serve as a vital educational resource. Contact curator@old-picture.com.Image ID# 932A9AD1Ref: loc/Europe
German National Costume Images
