argitanu 1924What were the traditions and what does a womanizer look like? everyday person. We have put together a small series for you to explore, so that you too can take part in old traditions and skillful needlework. This hat was made with the nimble fingers of Leida's mother. The hat is a little worn, but this gives an idea that the headdress was in frequent use and a very popular accessory. Today, this hat has found a worthy place in our archives.

In the past, many different types of hairpieces were used, but this type of hairpiece was worn by young men at the end of their wedding. At that time, the hairstyle was fashionable with hair cut halfway to the ears, left a little longer at the back of the head. Bangs were combed over the forehead, which was also called a lauk or lapp. In the summer, girls went bareheaded, but women wore a hairpiece.

By examining this farm up close, you can get a sense of what materials were available in 1924. Leida herself has said that these were times when you could get everything you needed for crafts from the store.

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