Postcard Slovak housewife spun flax (M8883)

Catalog number: M8883

Slovak housewife spinning flax – ethnography, costume

This is a black and white postcard depicting a Slovak housewife traditionally spinning flax. The front side features a beautifully rendered portrait of a woman in folk costume, completely immersed in traditional handwork. In addition to the elaborate costume, the spinning implements are also a striking element. The postcard is unposted, clean on the back, with space for a stamp and address, with advertising text for linen fabrics. A great addition to a collection of postcards with an ethnographic theme, it documents traditional Slovak crafts and way of life.

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