Dirndl Collection

Bavarians and Bavarian costumes; From Alsace to the Hartz, 1975. Creator: Unknown
Bavarians and Bavarian costumes; From Alsace to the Hartz, 1975. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

German Sewing machine advert for poster material
3780643 German Sewing machine advert for poster material; (add.info.: GemanSewing machine advert for poster material showing a girl using a sewing machine in traditional German dress)

German Women at the spinning wheel
3780672 German Women at the spinning wheel; (add.info.: German Women spinning yarn at the spinning wheel and talking in traditional dress in the Black Forest, Germany. 1902 reproduction of H)

Poland, Cracow. Polish girls in traditional dress sitting at the base of the statue of Adam Mickiewicz, preparing to dance in Market Square

A girl in typical dress into the alpine landscape of GErold, Garmisch Partenkirchen Land, Bayern, Germany (MR)

Ready for the Fete, illustration from The Cuckoo Clock by Mrs Molesworth
IL335122 Ready for the Fete, illustration from The Cuckoo Clock by Mrs Molesworth, published by Macmillan in 1930 (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; English

The Schuhplattler Dance (colour litho)
3096511 The Schuhplattler Dance (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schuhplattler Dance. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Newlyweds in traditional costume, Carinthia, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Newlyweds in traditional costume, Carinthia, Austria, c1935. Man wearing lederhosen, and woman in dirndl skirt, from the state of Carinthia

Vierlander Madchen, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Vierlander Madchen, 19th century. Young women from Vierland, (in Germany), in traditional costume

Traditional costume, South Germany, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Girls in costume, Interlaken, Berne, Switzerland
Four girls in traditional costume outside the public hall in Interlaken, Berne, Switzerland

Girls Cross Road
Two fashionably dressed girls cross the street looking rather unfavourably at a girl who is perhaps not so fashionable

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"Captivating Dirndl: A Celebration of Tradition and Culture" In the heart of Cracow, Poland, a group of Polish girls adorned in their vibrant dirndls gather at the base of the statue of Adam Mickiewicz. They eagerly prepare to showcase their traditional dance, adding a touch of elegance to the bustling city square. Transporting us to the picturesque alpine landscape of Garmisch Partenkirchen Land, Germany, a girl dressed in her typical dirndl stands out against nature's beauty. Her attire reflects centuries-old customs that have become an integral part of German culture. Stepping back in time through literature, we find ourselves immersed in "The Cuckoo Clock" by Mrs Molesworth. An illustration captures young girls donning their festive dirndls as they get ready for a lively fete filled with music and laughter. The Schuhplattler Dance comes alive through a colorful lithograph capturing its energetic spirit. Dressed in traditional Bavarian dirndls, dancers stomp and clap with precision while showcasing their rich heritage on stage. Journeying to Carinthia, Austria circa 1935, we witness newlyweds proudly wearing their exquisite traditional costumes on their special day. Their dirndls symbolize love and commitment while honoring age-old traditions passed down from generation to generation. Vierlander Madchen takes us further into history during the 19th century—an era where young women embraced tradition wholeheartedly by adorning themselves in intricately designed dirndls that showcased regional pride and cultural identity. South Germany reveals its timeless charm through a snapshot from 1936—a moment frozen in time where locals proudly display their unique style through beautifully crafted dirndls that reflect both fashion trends and historical roots. Interlaken's streets come alive as girls clad in eye-catching costumes grace Berne, Switzerland.