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Als Island

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Als Costume 1860-1870
from "Folkedragter i Danmark" by Ellen Andersen, 1952

Everywhere in Southern Jylland, with the exception of Rømø, the regional folk costumes were discarded early and only the hat was retained. In the image above, the hat is made of white floral silk fabric with matching bows. The chin bow is loose and could be removed. Above the hat sits a stiffened crosscloth with a fringe at the edge. A starband (stjernebånd) was placed in the hairline. It was a set of disheveled curls set on steel wire and often decorated with variegated pearls and sequins. It was intended to imitate the Duchess of Augustenburg Louise Sophie's hairdo. Around the neck sits a water-blue silk cloth. The apron is also made of striped silk (red and yellow for happy occasions; green and blue for somber ones). The dress is made of dark blue worsted wool.

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Costume from the town on Ketting on Als Island, 1895
Image Credit: Arkiv.dk

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Als costume circa 1870 displayed on Barsø Island
Image Credit: Arnold Mikkelsen (samlinger.natmus.dk)

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Als costume 1917
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Als costume 1918
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Als costume 1918
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In 1979, the predecessor organization to the Danish Folk Costume Society put on an exhibition, displaying the finest example of the Als men's costume. Unfortunately, the vest is not clearly visible.

Image credit: Folkedragt.dk

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