This rare engraving by Thomas Jefferys in the 18th century is a fascinating ethnographic image portraying the Habit of a Country Man of Livona in the year 1700. This particular engraving is part of his famous set portraying the fashions of the world. As such, it depicts the attire worn by the peasants in the region of Livonia (present day Latvia & Estonia). The image offers an invaluable resource to students of the costume history of Northern Europe.
