Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Finnish Folklore: The Rural Dress and Customs of 19th Century Finland, 1814

$226.84per set
$283.55per set20% Off
£170.03per set
£212.54per set20% Off
€192per set
€240per set20% Off
CA$311.64per set
CA$389.55per set20% Off
A$347.91per set
A$434.89per set20% Off
CHF 182.30per set
CHF 227.88per set20% Off
MX$4,258.82per set
MX$5,323.52per set20% Off
NOK 2,315.24per set
NOK 2,894.05per set20% Off
SEK 2,182.98per set
SEK 2,728.72per set20% Off
DKK 1,461.57per set
DKK 1,826.97per set20% Off
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

These images are fine examples of the detailed and colorful engravings that appear in William Alexander's "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians," published by John Murray in 1814. This work is a significant historical record of the cultural attire and customs of the Russian Empire's diverse populations during the early 19th century. The first image portrays a Finnish peasant, characterized by his robust and practical clothing suitable for the demanding rural life and the cold climate of Finland, which was part of the Russian Empire at the time. He wears a long coat, likely made of a durable fabric, with a sash around the waist and a cap with a ribbon, suggesting a touch of personal style or local custom. The stick in his hand could be a walking aid or a tool for herding or farming, and the basket suggests his engagement in agricultural activities or foraging. The second image depicts a female Finnish peasant. Her attire is rich in detail and color, indicative of traditional Finnish folk costumes. The dress is layered and includes a decorated apron, possibly signifying her marital status, regional identity, or simply a part of the everyday costume. Her headdress and the multiple necklaces are also indicative of traditional Finnish attire and could represent her social status or personal wealth. Both engravings are not only artistic representations but also ethnographic accounts, providing insights into the Finnish culture as it existed under Russian rule. They offer valuable visual information about the peasants’ way of life, their regional dress codes, and the subtle intricacies of their social customs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1814
  • Condition:
    Very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Right edge rough with chips missing, but leaving enough space for proper framing. Please study scan carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13605-4-27 & BG-13605-4-281stDibs: LU3054338695912

More From This Seller

View All
Traditional Attires of Finnish, Estonian and Angria Women in Former Russia, 1814
Located in Langweer, NL
The engravings are a rich visual documentation of the cultural attire and customs from different regions within or associated with the Russian Empire in the early 19th century. Willi...
Category

Antique 1810s Prints

Materials

Paper

Traditional Attires of Early 19th Century Russia: A Visual Record in Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
These original antique images are hand-colored and from the publication "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians," which includes sixty-four colored engr...
Category

Antique 1810s Prints

Materials

Paper

Traditional Attire of Valday: Vestiges of Russian Heritage, Published in 1814
Located in Langweer, NL
The images are hand-colored engravings from an early 19th-century publication that offers a visual representation of the traditional dress and customs of the Russian people. They are...
Category

Antique 1810s Prints

Materials

Paper

Traditional Attires of Kamchatka: A Glimpse into the Cultural Wardrobe of 1814
Located in Langweer, NL
Source these engravings: The publication "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians," which includes sixty-four colored engravings with descriptions. The w...
Category

Antique 1810s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Costume Print of Mora, Dalarna in Sweden, circa 1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: This antique print, titled 'Mora II,' is a costume print depicting the traditional dress of Mora in Dalarna, Sweden. It is part of the collection found in 'Ett år i Sver...
Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Vestments of the Koriak: Cultural Heritage of Far Eastern Russia in 1814
Located in Langweer, NL
These original antique images are hand-colored and from the publication "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians," which includes sixty-four colored engr...
Category

Antique 1810s Prints

Materials

Paper

You May Also Like

Norwegian Folk Costumes 'Norske Folkedragter' 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Norwegian Folk Costumes (Norske Folkedragter) by Einar Lexow and Joh. F.L. Dreiers. Norsk Folkemuseum, 1913. 1st Ed hardcover. Norwegian traditional dress ...
Category

Vintage 1910s Norwegian Books

Materials

Paper

Uses and Customs - Russian - Lithograph - 1862
Located in Roma, IT
Uses and Customs - Russian is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the governme...
Category

1860s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Ancient Costume - Haut Rhine - Lithograph - Late 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient  Costume - Haut Rhine  is a lithograph print on paper in the Late 19th century. Good conditions. From the suite of "France Pittoresques, including costume of the world.
Category

Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Swiss Costume - Lithograph - Late 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
Swiss Costume is a lithograph print on paper in the Late 19th century. Good conditions. From the suite of "France Pittoresques, including costume of the world".
Category

Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Antique Ethnographical Print of Indigenous Siberians. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of indigenous Siberians Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Unframed.     
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

European Costume Print
Located in Queens, NY
European costume print in a gilt rectangular frame (Part of series of 6: GRS345-GRS350) PRICED EACH.  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Rope