Transylvanian Saxon costume shown by Martin and Sara Schwarz; Balys Pakštas, Chicago, Illinois

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Film negative frame numbers, descriptions: 1-17, Martin and Sara Schwarz in traditional adult costumes from Rode, Transylvania, region; Stefan Roth (2nd from right in 15-17a) as bride groom, dummy dressed in fashion of young bride; 18, project photographer Jonas Dovydenas with dummy; 19-20a, fieldworker Tony Hellenberg with dummy; 21-22a, living room of Schwarz home; 23-37, Mr. Balys Pakstas, musician, at home; images include kankles (Lithuanian chordophone) and birbyne (Lithuanian aerophone).

lithuanian americans musicians german americans ethnic costume ethnography chicago chicago ethnic arts project collection american folklife center elena bradunas jonas dovydenas antony hellenberg transylvanian saxon costume sara schwarz balys pakštas ultra high resolution high resolution illinois ethnic groups library of congress

01/01/1977

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