BOOK Russian Folk buying Costumes - Chabelskaya Collection | 19th Century peasant fashion photography | antique sarafan kokoshnik clothing design

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Book Title: Collection Chabelskaya - Une Russie Fin de Siecle: Portraits de Femmes en Costume Traditionnel
Translation: The Chabelskaya Collection - Turn of the Century Russia: Portraits of Women in Traditional Costume
Author: ed. Marylene Cudeville
Language: French with Russian summary
Published: Paris, France - 2010
Condition: Very Good Condition
Format & Size: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket - 8" x 10.25"; 128 pages
Description: Stunning book presenting historic photographs from an important collection at the Ethnography Museum of Saint Petersburg. The images show young buying and old women dressed in their traditional folk costumes from various regions of Russia. A remarkable photographic journey back in time to an era when these elaborate costume were still treasured and worn by what were considered to be simple peasant women. The photographs are part of a much larger ethnographic collection created by Natalia Chabelskaya and continued by her two daughters during an era when interest in peasant culture was high and the authentic ways of life were quickly fading. This book presents a number of these stunning photographs and will serve as a welcome reference to anyone interested in Russian costume, culture, and history.

A note regarding condition: All of the costumes and textiles that I sell are vintage and have typically seen decades of use resulting in expected wear and tear that add to the history and authenticity of each piece. In case of above-average wear, I will mention any significant damages and heavy signs of use. Depending on the age, materials, and condition, I often hand-wash more durable, colorfast cotton and linen textiles, but embellished garments, heavier wool pieces or items made from silk or fine fabrics are sold in the original, unwashed condition. Small holes or stains, missing sequins/beads, worn trim, and other marks related to standard wear are common and do not detract from the value of most pieces. Please keep in mind that a vintage textile or garment in very good condition might still show signs of use, storage and age.

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