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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.

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.

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 Chios, 1638. From: Francesco Lupazolo, Landowne manuscript 792, British museum.

Women's head-dress from Chios, 1680 - 1681. From an edition of the Voyages of Cornelis de Bruyn, Delft, 1698.

Noblewoman's costume from Chios, 17th century. From collection belonging to Bibliothéque National de Paris: Od. 29, Grèce Moderne, Costumes et Moeurs. Empire d'Orient.

Women's costume from Chios, c. 1715. From collection: Recueil des Estampes, n. 370, 17 Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, Paris.

Women's costume from Chios, c. 1687. From “Collection d'Habits par H. Bonnart et d'autres”, Paris, c. 1687.

Women's costume from Chios, c.1687. From collection of the British Museum of London.

Women's costumes, 1727. From: Aubry de la Motraye, “ Voyages...” , The Hague, M. DCC. XXVII [1727].

Women's costume from Chios, 1714. From: [Jean Baptiste Van Mour] “Recueil de cent Estampes representant differentes Nations du Levant…”, Paris, 1714.

Women's costume from Chios, 1757. From: “A Collection of the Dresses of different Nations…”, London, M.DCC.LVII [1757].

Women's costume from Chios, 1819. From original water-colour in author's collection.

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