Cossack woman, Mari woman, and Chuvash women with a child
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Cossack woman, Mari woman, and Chuvash women with a child
Cossack woman, Mari woman, and Chuvash women with a child.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840
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Anthropology Completegalleryofpeoplesintruepictures Cossack Ethnography Friedrichwilhelmgoedsche
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This handcolored lithograph, taken from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, showcases an intriguing encounter between three ethnically distinct women and a young child from the Russian Empire during the early to mid-19th century. The women, dressed in their traditional attire, represent the rich cultural diversity of the region. On the left, a Cossack woman is depicted in her distinctive uniform, complete with a fur hat, a long, flowing skirt, and a sash adorned with metal fittings. The Cossacks were a group of semi-autonomous military settlers who played an essential role in the Russian Empire's expansion and defense. To the right, a Mari woman is shown carrying a large, woven basket on her back. The Mari people, also known as the Cheremis, are an indigenous Finno-Ugric ethnic group residing primarily in the Volga region. Their traditional clothing consists of long, brightly colored dresses, often adorned with intricate embroidery. Between the two women stands a Chuvash woman, wearing a headdress made of beads and a long, pleated skirt. The Chuvash people are another Finno-Ugric ethnic group, primarily located in the central Volga region. Their traditional attire includes embroidered vests and long, pleated skirts. In the foreground, a young child, likely of one of these ethnicities, gazes curiously at the viewer. The image provides a rare glimpse into the daily lives and customs of these ethnic groups during a time when the Russian Empire was undergoing significant cultural and demographic changes. This lithograph serves as an essential historical record and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Russian Empire.
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