Vintage albumen print signed in the plate (circa 1870)
- Photo format 21.7 x 28 cm
- Under a 40x50cm passe-partout
Woman from Bethlehem in traditional Palestinian dress.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, foreign travelers became interested in the variety of costumes worn by Palestinian women. The handmade garments were embroidered and reflected the woman's marital status, providing information about her city or neighborhood of origin through their cut, colors, or patterns.
Felix BONFILS (1831-1885) Woman from Bethlehem, Palestine c.1870
Vintage albumen print signed in the plate (circa 1870)
- Photo format 21.7 x 28 cm
- Under a 40x50cm passe-partout
Woman from Bethlehem in traditional Palestinian dress.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, foreign travelers became interested in the variety of costumes worn by Palestinian women. The handmade garments were embroidered and reflected the woman's marital status, providing information about her city or neighborhood of origin through their cut, colors, or patterns.
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