1778 in Sweden

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The original feminine version of the Nationella drakten, from 1780. Engraving by Johan Snack Gustaf IIIs nationella drakt. Allmanna dragten. Dam i svenska drakten - Nordiska Museet - NMA.0054239.jpg
The original feminine version of the Nationella dräkten, from 1780. Engraving by Johan Snack

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References

  1. Mattson, Annie (2010). Komediant och riksförrädare. Handskriftcirkulerande smädeskrifter mot Gustav III [Comedian and traitor. Handwritten libels against Gustav III] (in Swedish). Edita Västra Aros. ISBN   978-91-554-7780-6.