Rzeszow Regional Folk Costume | 1954

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Book Title: Poszukiwanie Metryk dla Stroju Ludowego
Translation: Researching the Local Folk Costume
Author: Franciszek Kotula
Language(s): Polish
Published: Rzeszow, Poland – 1954
Format & Size: Softcover – 5.75″ x 8″
Pages: 72
Book Condition: Good Condition – light wear to cover and spine; dedication from author inside cover
Description: Scarce publication about the regional folk costumes of the Rzeszow region in Poland. The book is an overview of the main costume elements of the Rzeszow fashions and incorporates research from historical sources. The book is divided into the following sections: Belts, Embroidery, Rantuch (Head Scarf), Skirts & Vests, Bonnets, Overcoats, and waist shawls. The book goes through each of the costume elements and provides historical information collected from historic documents and field research. Illustrated with black/white photos of men and women in costume as well as the individual clothing elements.

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Weight .5 lbs