Name/Title
HatEntry/Object ID
1997.97.18Description
Red and white hat with lace trim. The pattern consists of lines and arrows and has a thin, green, horizontal stripe going through the center. Part of a Swedish folk costume (folkdräkt) from Leksand, Dalarna that consists of a skirt, a blouse, a vest, an apron, a scarf, ties, two sashes, a hat, and a purse.Context
Folk costumes represent each local region based on the design and colors of the dress. They were worn by the peasantry class (allmogen). Originally used as everyday clothing, these costumes are today typically only worn during special occasions such as Midsummer. There are over 800 Swedish folk costumes. The history of wearing local folk costumes in Sweden date back to the late 1600s or early 1700s. The design on the costumes would normally slightly change throughout the year to reflect changing seasons and church holidays. The use of folk costumes decreased during the 1800s as a result of ready-made garments available during the industrial revolution. During the 1900s, they once again became popular with the rise of romantic nationalism. In the mid-20th century, these folk costumes also grew in popularity among Swedish-American communities as a way for people to connect with their homeland and specific provinces. People bought folk costumes to wear at folk dances and traditional Swedish holidays and events.Acquisition
Accession
1997.97Source or Donor
Ms. Joan M. DunnAcquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HatClothing Sex
FemaleMade/Created
Place
Country
SwedenRegion
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeEthnography
Cultural Region
Municipality
LeksandCounty
DalarnaCountry
SwedenRegion
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
National costumes, HatsSearch Terms
Women's clothing, Folk costume, Folk dress, Traditional dress, Ethnic costume, Clothing and dress, Sweden--Dalarna, Dress accessoriesRelationships
Related Places
Place
Municipality
LeksandCounty
DalarnaCountry
SwedenRegion
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeRelated Entries
Notes
1997.97.10, 1997.97.13, 1997.97.15, 1997.97.16, 1997.97.17, 1997.97.19, 1997.97.21, 1997.97.6, 1997.97.8Reproductions
Notes
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