Western Dress Collection

Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of Children
Toyohara Chikanobu (1838aa1912), was a prolific woodblock artist of Japans Meiji period. His works capture the transition from the age of the Samurai to Meiji modernity

Souvenir Relief, from Ghana (ivory)
HSC194627 Souvenir Relief, from Ghana (ivory) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Group portrait of Sitting Bull, Swift Bear, Spotted Tail, Julius Meyer, and Red Cloud
DPL443619 Group portrait of Sitting Bull, Swift Bear, Spotted Tail, Julius Meyer, and Red Cloud, 1875 (b/w photo) by Currier, Frank F

Portrait of a woman in traditional Filipino costume (oil on canvas)
LIT389500 Portrait of a woman in traditional Filipino costume (oil on canvas) by Filipino School, (19th Century); Photo eLuca Tettoni; Filipino, out of copyright

Yondogowiro, roi des iles Sacrees (engraving)
2790035 Yondogowiro, roi des iles Sacrees (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yondogowiro, roi des iles Sacrees)

Pocahontas (1595-1617) 1616 (engraving)
ABC62696 Pocahontas (1595-1617) 1616 (engraving) by Passe, Simon de (1595-1647) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algonquian princess)

Library window depicting foreigners (wood)
LIT389774 Library window depicting foreigners (wood) by Siamese School, (17th Century); Wat Sakhet, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info)

Portrait of a man in traditional Filipino costume (oil on canvas)
LIT389501 Portrait of a man in traditional Filipino costume (oil on canvas) by Filipino School, (19th Century); Photo eLuca Tettoni; Filipino, out of copyright

Queen Saovabha Bongsri, 1890 (b / w photo)
LIT389071 Queen Saovabha Bongsri, 1890 (b/w photo) by Lenz, Robert (fl.1890s); Thailand; (add.info.: Queen Saovabha was half-sister)

Queen Saovabha Bongsri, 1890 (b / w photo)
LIT389070 Queen Saovabha Bongsri, 1890 (b/w photo) by Lenz, Robert (fl.1890s); Thailand; (add.info.: Queen Saovabha was half-sister)

Two Christian Kefir Girls, South Africa, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701567 Two Christian Kefir Girls, South Africa, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; South African, out of copyright

Iraq man western dress 1932
Iraq, man in western dress. 1932, Iraq

Iraq housing man western dress car 1932
Iraq, housing & man in western dress in car. 1932, Iraq

Kamehameha V, centre, with his family, illustration from The World in the Hands
KW409942 Kamehameha V, centre, with his family, illustration from The World in the Hands, engraved by Henri Theophile Hildibrand (1824-97), published 1878 (engraving) by Bayard

Members of the Afghan Royal Family in Constantinople. Bottom right hand : - Princess Meliha
Members of the Afghan Royal Family in Constantinople. Bottom right hand :- Princess Meliha, daughter of the King, and Madame Midhat, Bey, wife of the Governor of Constantinople in the wagon lit

The Oldest Man in the World Ka be nahigwey wence ( wrinkled meat ) better known as plain John Smith is alleged to have recently celebrated his one hundreth

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"Exploring the Global Influence: A Glimpse into Western Dress through Time and Cultures" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of Western dress, a fusion of styles that transcends borders. This collection showcases various artifacts and artworks that highlight the diverse influences on this iconic fashion trend. Immerse yourself in history with a vintage Japanese woodblock print depicting children adorned in traditional Western attire. The intricate details capture the fascination with foreign fashion during Japan's Meiji era. Traveling to Ghana, discover a souvenir relief crafted from ivory, showcasing the intertwining of local craftsmanship with Western sartorial elements. This exquisite piece serves as a testament to cultural exchange and artistic ingenuity. Intriguingly preserved is a hand-colored black and white photograph capturing the only child saved from the tragic Sand Creek Massacre. Despite adversity, his attire reflects an amalgamation of Native American traditions intertwined with European-inspired garments. A group portrait featuring influential figures like Sitting Bull, Swift Bear, Spotted Tail, Julius Meyer, and Red Cloud offers insight into how indigenous leaders embraced aspects while preserving their own cultural identities. Journeying to Southeast Asia, feast your eyes upon an oil-on-canvas masterpiece portraying a woman donning traditional Filipino costume. The artist's brushstrokes effortlessly blend native aesthetics with subtle hints of Western influence. Delve deeper into historical engravings such as "Yondogowiro, " which depicts royalty wearing regal robes inspired by both sacred island customs and European fashion trends—a true reflection of cross-cultural encounters shaping clothing choices. The legendary Pocahontas comes alive through an enchanting engraving dating back to 1616. Her elegant gown embodies early attempts at merging Indigenous American heritage with European elegance—an emblematic representation of intercultural connections. Marvel at a wooden library window adorned with depictions of foreigners dressed in distinctively Western garb—symbolizing the global reach and its impact on societies across continents.