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PLATE XXIV.
A FEMALE TARTAR OF TCIIATSKA.
AMONG most of the numerous hords of Tartars scattered over the
difiereiit countries, which are subject to the Russian government, there
are very few, among v\hom there consists any essential difierence between
the male and female dress, except with respect to the head-dress, and the
ornaments attached to it. The present Plate exhibits a female, whose
dress is very similar to that of the men, with the exception of the
curious ornaments hanging from her ears, and her felt bonnet. Among
many of the tribes, the married women enjoy a great degree of libert)',
while the girls are very much confined, although they will sometimes,
in spite of all the care of the parents, procure a temporär)- relaxation,
and of which they well know how to take the most advantage. The
very reverse of this takes place in Siberia, where, while the married
women are kept confined, the single enjoy the greatest license; a
custom, which is not the most conducive to their modesty.
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