a Bashkir from Finland (detail) (Q956)
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1. A Bashkir, such as those who in 1790 arrived in Riga from Finland after the Swedish War, to serve as border guards. They all wore caps trimmed with fox fur. Some carried bows and arrows, most had carbines, and a few wore wide green trousers. All those with whom they were billeted praised their conduct. Detail of a drawing by J. C. Brotze (III, 87)
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| English | a Bashkir from Finland (detail) |
1. A Bashkir, such as those who in 1790 arrived in Riga from Finland after the Swedish War, to serve as border guards. They all wore caps trimmed with fox fur. Some carried bows and arrows, most had carbines, and a few wore wide green trousers. All those with whom they were billeted praised their conduct. Detail of a drawing by J. C. Brotze (III, 87) |