Ellis Island Portraits 1907-2 - from our story 'Portraits Of Ellis Island Immigrants In Color (1907)'

Ellis Island Portraits 1907

1906 "Ruthenian woman." Historically inhabiting the kingdom of the Rus ranging from parts of modern day slavic speaking countries, this example Ruthenian traditional dress consisted of a shirt and underskirt made from linen which was embroidered with traditional floral based patterns. The sleeveless jacket is constructed from panels of sheepskin.

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