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Emma NL: Men sewing fishing nets
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Emma NL: These ladies wear the national costume on a daily basis
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Emma NL: So does this lady. Her granddaughter only wears it on special occasions
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Emma NL: The different patterns
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Emma NL: Since the 1960's less and less women want to wear national costume
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Emma NL: The lady on the left is the bride
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Emma NL: A typical "Botter". These last only 25 years, even with yearly upkeep costing around € 25.000,- today
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Emma NL: BU stands for Bunschoten Spakenburg
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Emma NL: A typical school class. Note the children with their heads covered.
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Emma NL: Aap noot mies is beautifully embroidered
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Emma NL: The Moses basket is universal!
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Emma NL: The shoulder covering and waistband are made of stiff cardboard.
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Emma NL: Handbags made from beads
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Emma NL: Pronkkast. People like to show off their expensive china.
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Emma NL: Lace bonnet. Handmade of course!
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Emma NL: Even baby had to wear a bonnet
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Emma NL: Baby mourning outfit
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Emma NL: Beautiful hand embroidered headwear
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Emma NL: Every household had a sewing machine as every item of clothing was handmade