Folk Costumes in Old and Modern-Day Poznan

Description

Book Title: Stroje ludowe w dawnym i wspolczesnym Poznaniu
Translation: Folk Costume in Old and Modern-Day Poznan
Author: Zofia Grodecka
Language(s): Polish
Published: Poznan, Poland – 1986
Format & Size: Softcover – 6.5″ x 9.25″
Pages: approx. 240 pages
Book Condition: Very Good Condition – light wear to cover; stamp on title page
Description: Scarce book on Polish folk costumes of the Poznan [Posen] region – only 500 copies were published! Presents a detailed look at the folk costumes of the Poznan – 146 pages of text followed by 115 black/white photographs of complete costumes, individual costume pieces such as bonnets, skirts, blouses, aprons sashes, etc. The book is entirely in Polish with a four-page German summary. A highly-prized book for anyone interested in specific folk costume books. Covers the history, elements, changes, influences, and other aspects of the folk dress of this region.