Sámi Costumes, 1860, Paper

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Laplander Costumes from Helgeland – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s : This rare and colorful 19th-century chromolithograph depicts a man and woman … Read more Laplander Costumes from Helgeland – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s : This rare and colorful 19th-century chromolithograph depicts a man and woman in traditional Sámi (Laplander) dress from Helgeland, a region in northern Norway known for its Arctic landscapes and indigenous heritage. Set in a wooded area beneath tall birch trees, the scene shows the man seated and scraping a wooden ski, while the woman holds up a leather boot or snowshoe, likely part of the couple’s winter gear. The man wears a knee-length blue tunic with red detailing, belted at the waist, along with red stockings and black shoes. His cap is conical and richly patterned with red, blue, and white—characteristic of Sámi attire. The woman is dressed in a green woolen dress with red bands at the hem and cuffs, secured with a belt. She wears a red hat in a pointed style, matching the man’s. In the background, a Sámi tent (lavvu) can be seen, with a figure and reindeer just beyond, reinforcing the nomadic lifestyle tied to the northern tundra. See less