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Piece of Psarokokkália (knitted cotton fabric) from Pyrgi, Chios (late 19th century). Original in author's collection.

Woven cotton bag from Kallimasia, Chios. Original in author's collection.

Boustomániko (short shirt) from silk and cotton, Pyrgi (Chios), 1936. Original in author's collection.

Stithópano (breast cloth) with silk and cotton from Viki (Chios), second half of the 18th century. Original in author's collection.

Infant's shirt from Kourounia (Chios), late 18th century . Original in author's collection.

Rizá, kerchief from Volissos (Chios), late 18th or early 19th century. Original in author's collection.

Manikéttia (cuffs) from child's costume, Agio Gala (Chios), early 19th century. Originals in author's collection.

Sélla (breast kerchief), Volissos, early 19th century. Original in author's collection.

Men's costumes, 15th century. From Codex Berianus Chiensis, Biblioteca Civica Berio, Genoa.

Genoese costumes of the 16th century. From Giulio Ferrario, “Le Costume Ancien et Moderne”, Milan, 1825.

Men's Costume, 16th century. Detail from panoramic view of Chios from “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” by Georgius Braun and Franz Hogenberg, Köln, 1573.

Men's, women's and child's costumes from Nenita (Chios), 17th century: Fresco from the church of Panagia Kyra Velidaina. Reproduction from facsimile in author's collection of original fresco drawn in situ by Arnold Smith.

Men's costume from Chios, 1670. From anonymous manuscript belonging to the library of Amiens (1667-1670). Copy in author's collection.

Nobleman's costume from Chios (1694 - 1822). Illustration published by A. Karavas; drawing by Phrixus Aristefs, in author's collection.

Detail from panorama of town of Chios. From an edition of the Voyages of Cornelis de Bruyn, Delft, 1698.

Venetian costume, early 18tth century. Itinerant pastry seller. From manuscript in Codice Gradenigo, Biblioteca Museo Correr.

Men's costumes at Kambos in Chios, 1776 From: Choiseul-Gouffier, “Voyage Pittoresque de la Grèce”, Paris, M.DCC.LXXXII [1752].

Men's and women's costumes in Chios, 1788. From Pierre S. Maréchal, “Costumes civils actuels de tous les Peuples...”, Paris, 1788].

Parts of men's costume from Chios: Seimeniko (short jacket), Fez, Cap, Tsardhínia (gaiters).

Men's costumes from Chios, 1796.

Men's working costume from Mestá, Chios, 1822 – 1866. Illustration published by A. Karavas; drawing by Phrixus Aristefs, in author's collection.

Parts of men's costume from Chios: Podia (long shirt), belt.

Men and women's traditional costumes, Pyrgi, Chios. Original gouache in author's collection.

Men's working costume at Pyrghi, Chios (1822 - 1866). Illustration published by A.Karavas; drawing by Phrixus Aristefs, in author's collection.

Men's jackets from the northern villages of Chios: Kontó, Rasozipouno, Kanavitsa Phrachti. Cap (Pikai).

Unmarried women's costume from Chios, 1568. From Nicolas de Nicolay, “Les Quatre Premiers Livres des Navigations”… Lyon, 1568.

Married women's costume from Chios, 1568. From: Nicolas de Nicolay, “Les Quatre Premiers Livres des Navigations…”, Lyon, 1568.

Women's costumes from Genoa, 15th century. From: Giulio Ferrario, “Le Costume Ancien et Moderne…”, Milan, 1825.

Italian noblewoman's costume, 1590. From: Cesare Vecellio, “Degli Habiti Antichi et Moderni di Diverse Parti del Mondo…”, Venice, M.D.XG [1590].

Women's costumes from Chios, 1638. From: Francesco Lupazolo, Landowne manuscript 792, British museum.

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