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BOOK | 'World Ethnic Costumes in Photos from 100 Years Ago,' showcasing 212 rare photographs. Gallery

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BOOK | 'World Ethnic Costumes in Photos from 100 Years Ago,' showcasing 212 rare photographs. Gallery

Men of the Hlihin, a minority ethnic group in Yunnan Province, China, clad in ceremonial attire. The man in the center is the second son of the tribal chief. DR. JOSEPH F. ROCK/ National Geographic Creative

Dancers of the colorful Ur-Nail, said to be the origin of belly dancing. LEHNERT & LANDROCK/ National Geographic Creative

Farm women spinning wool. These are Muslims living in Bulgaria, known as "Pomaks." The pointed structures behind them are said to be beehives. WILHELM TOBIEN/ National Geographic Creative

Girls adorned in elaborate costumes. Both are friends, and their parents hold high positions, making public appearances rare. FRANK EDWARD JOHNSON/ National Geographic Creative

A woman from southern Dagestan, dressed in exquisite traditional attire. She is lavishly adorned with jewels, wears a golden headdress, finger rings, and has sharply defined eyebrows. GEORGE KENNAN/ National Geographic Creative

A Mongolian woman, her hair adorned with silver ornaments symbolizing her affluent background. HORACE BRODZKY/ National Geographic Creative

Traditional Bethlehem headdress and attire. Married women also wear a veil over this. GERVAIS COURTELLEMONT/ National Geographic Creative

A bride in a magnificent traditional wedding gown. HANS HILDENBRAND/ National Geographic Creative

A blend of traditional and modern dress as groups move through the city. EMIL P. ALBRECHT/ National Geographic Creative

Women spinning yarn on a spinning wheel. NO CREDIT GIVEN/ National Geographic Creative

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GALLERY: 'World Ethnic Costumes 100 Years Ago' – A Collection of 212 Rare Photographs

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