costume
derived from the italian word for custom
i was reminded of this last week when I came across this old photograph of my eldest daughter tamara and one of her great aunts in Scheveningen , Netherlands. The word costume has taken on an entirely different meaning in modern culture, especially on this day. I used to have a great fascination for folkloric dress of all peoples, all over the world when I was a child. I used to sit in the library and digest these sorts of books. A wonderful woman gave me a book of dutch costume a number of years ago and I thought you would enjoy seeing a few photographs from them. I hope they make you smile.
those last two are especially awesome
xo
You may find this 1920s clip interesting, it shows the traditional hairstyles in great detail http://www.britishpathe.com/video/dutch-delights-aka-dutch-women-working-dutch-girl/query/holland
Posted by: Joanne Seale | October 31, 2012 at 08:48 AM
LOVE this:) These things fascinate me too:) Happy Halloween to you and your little PUMPKIN:) Yesterday morning, I was taking care of a wee little babe..I asked her Mama, "What did you name her?" She said, "Lillith"...I smiled, and thought of YOU:)
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | October 31, 2012 at 08:54 AM
Thank you Margie for always providing something new to learn. This is of special interest to me as I've always been drawn to all things Dutch, with many pictures, figurines and wooden shoes among the many collections I've gathered along the way. It all reminds me of the beauty and tradition that is disappearing from our world. I wonder what lies behind the ornaments worn above the temples?? Thanks also to Joanne for the link to that film!
Posted by: Ruth | October 31, 2012 at 09:44 AM
What's the story with the sproingie doingies in the hair?
Posted by: Cynthia Baxter | October 31, 2012 at 11:39 AM
I'm Dutch so I live this blogpost ( though me or my familiy never wore such clothes...)
Posted by: Chezchouke | October 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Love the pictures Margie! My family is from the Netherlands too and goes back to at least the 16th century. The golden things called casque of "oorijzer" and the were used to keep the lace cap in place. It was worn by the people of the northern provinces and Zealand "Zeeland". It was also used as jewelry to show you're welth, just like the lace cap. The more expensive the lace and casque were the more wealthier the family was.
Not many women wear it today, it takes a lot of time to get dressed that way. My family never wore them, because they come from Brabant wich had more plain costumes with a cap called a "poffer". Museums try to keep the knowledge about the costumes. You can see them at:http://www.openluchtmuseum.nl/en/collectie&sub=5
Maybe this is nice to(friesian): http://www.hindeloopen.com/nl/hindeloopen/over-hindeloopen.
Posted by: Nadia | October 31, 2012 at 02:23 PM
I did enjoy the book pages as I have a good bit of Dutch on Mother's side of the family. :) Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 31, 2012 at 06:30 PM
And smile I did. These are fantastic. Wonderful post, thanks :)
xo
Posted by: joanie | October 31, 2012 at 07:33 PM
those are awesome!!! :D
Posted by: lisa saputra | October 31, 2012 at 09:55 PM
Fascinating! Thanks for this post.
Posted by: pella | November 01, 2012 at 04:07 AM
What a hoot & warms my heart to see these lovely photos! If only we could celebrate the diversity of our planet's cultures, costume, food, dance, music. We would all be the better for it. Thanks, Margie!
Posted by: Cindy | November 04, 2012 at 09:58 AM
wow i've never seen some of these - thanks for sharing margie!
Posted by: jan | November 04, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Ahhhh, the sweet memories of the Halloween of old. Good times, definitely some good times were had. Thank you for sharing your old yet amazing costumes. They are so wonderful.
Posted by: lion costume | November 15, 2012 at 11:19 PM