In the outlying districts of Holland, especially on the islands of the Zuider Zee, many quaint costumes are found. The caps the girls are coiled springs of gold set over each temple. These springs are often of ancient workmanship and great artistic

Note the long black apron worn by both sexes, with its richly ornamented designs in
These peasants have a passion for embroidery.
The puffed sleeves of the women are very stiff and uncomfortable, in striking contrast to those of the
colored wools-sometimes in silks.
Photo by A. W. Cutler.