Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Norwegian National Costumes, the Bunad

A collection of lovely Norwegian women modelling Norway's traditional National Costumes, the Bunad.

From a small fold out souvenir booklet measuring 7x7cm.

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 Gudbrandsdal (separate photo) 

Nordfjord, Kronebrur 

Nordland 

Romsdal 

Setesdal 

Gudbrandsdal 

Halingdal 

Trøndelag 

Sunnmøre 

Numedal 

Telemark, Heddal drakt 

Vestfold


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Saturday, 24 August 2013

A new hat and a little surprise

Here's a very nice series of a young woman showing off her new stylish hat. When I looked at one of the scans at high resolution I was a little surprised to see a young face jump out from behind the gate!

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Friday, 23 August 2013

How the Cossacks travel

From a recent collection of loose photographs is this magnificent photo of a group of Cossacks. They appear to be inside a train wagon.

From the reverse of the photo:
"How the Cossacks travel. The line passes through a disturbed country and troops are continually being moved from station to station".


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Thursday, 22 August 2013

Take it easy

All aboard the TAKE IT EASY caravan.

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Saturday, 3 August 2013

Sunny Memories and A Call to Arms

Here's a wonderful album of "Sunny Memories", full of interesting pictures.

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RMS Olympic Transatlantic Ocean Liner

RMS Olympic Transatlantic Ocean Liner






























Your King & Country Need You - A Call to Arms










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