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This portrait features Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti on the right and Maria Rousou on the left. Maria Rousou, a trailblazer as the first female doctor of Cyprus, was Yiangos Potamitis’ first cousin and the wife of Heracles M. Michaelides (known as Michalos), a lawyer and landowner. Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti, on the right, is dressed in a dark, elegant dress with a simple design. Her hair is styled neatly, parted in the center and pulled back. Maria Rousou, on the left, is similarly attired in a dark dress, tailored with a high neckline and a smooth silhouette. Her hair is styled in soft waves. The portrait features a soft-focus oval frame.

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This portrait features Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti on the right and Maria Rousou on the left. Maria Rousou, a trailblazer as the first female doctor of Cyprus, was Yiangos Potamitis’ first cousin and the wife of Heracles M. Michaelides (known as Michalos), a lawyer and landowner. Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti, on the right, is dressed in a dark, elegant dress with a simple design. Her hair is styled neatly, parted in the center and pulled back. Maria Rousou, on the left, is similarly attired in a dark dress, tailored with a high neckline and a smooth silhouette. Her hair is styled in soft waves. The portrait features a soft-focus oval frame.

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This photograph features Socrates Potamitis, Yiangos Potamitis’ cousin, a doctor by profession, pictured as a young student of the Greek Gymnasium of Limassol. Socrates is dressed in a school uniform typical of gymnasium students of the time. His outfit consists of a structured buttoned jacket with a high collar, neatly tailored to give a professional and disciplined appearance. The jacket is paired with matching trousers, emphasizing the uniformity and formality of the dress code. He wears a cap featuring an emblem of his school. His shoes are polished and sturdy. Socrates is posed standing beside an ornate pedestal, which holds a stack of books. In his hand, he holds a book or a notebook.

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This photograph features a group of students from the Greek Girls' Gymnasium, accompanied by educators. Among them, in the second row on the left, is Genovefa Orati-Angelinidou, and on the right is Eleni Nikolaidou-Aftonomou. Seated prominently at the front, alongside the students, is Pericles Markaris (?) a mathematician. The students are dressed uniformly in sailor-style dresses. The dresses feature wide collars with striped detailing and are accessorized with bow ties at the front. Most of the girls wear short-sleeved or cap-sleeved versions of the uniform. The hemline of the dresses reaches below the knee. They are paired with simple, closed-toe shoes or sandals and dark or light stockings. Genovefa Orati-Angelinidou is dressed in a Polka dot dress. Eleni Nikolaidou-Aftonomou wears a floral shirt with a white collar and black skirt with floral designs. Pericles Markaris (?), seated in the front row, wears a formal white suit with a tie and two-toned shoes.

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This photograph captures a group of students from the Laniteio Girls' Gymnasium, posed with their art teacher, Mr. George Fasouliotis, in the center. The students are dressed uniformly in sailor-style dresses. The dresses feature a loose fit with wide collars adorned with stripes, bow ties at the front, and long sleeves, reflecting the modest yet stylish school fashion of the era. The dresses are paired with dark stockings and shoes. Most of the students wear large bows in their hair. Their hairstyles are neatly styled, emphasizing the discipline and grooming expected of the students. Mr. George Fasouliotis, seated at the center, is dressed in a well-tailored three-piece suit with a tie. The students are arranged in rows around Mr. Fasouliotis, with the younger girls seated in the front and the older ones standing at the back.

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This group photograph captures girls from Saripolou Street, alongside other individuals, in a formal studio setting. The photograph prominently features Elisavet Christodoulidou Vassilara (standing above left), Christina Christoforou (seated below left), Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti (standing above right), and in front of her, Katinitsa, Tsiattallio’s cousin. They are accompanied by other family members and friends, including a man dressed in a formal uniform, likely a police or military officer, standing prominently in the center. Elisavet Christodoulidou Vassilara is dressed in an elegant long gown with a high neckline and puffed sleeves. Her hair is styled neatly. Christina Christoforou, seated below, wears a traditional outfit featuring a floral blouse with voluminous sleeves and a full-length skirt. Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti, standing to the right, is dressed in a formal gown with a dark sash, styled hair. Katinitsa, positioned in the front, is dressed as a child in a festive costume with decorative detailing. A young boy dressed in a playful clown costume with a pointed hat, is seated in the front row. Other women in the group are attired in similar dresses, showcasing intricate designs, floral patterns, and layers. The man at the center, is dressed in a formal uniform with a peaked cap and decorative insignia.

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This portrait photograph features Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti’s friend, Christina Christoforou. Christina was the sister of Zinonas, Cleanthis, and Takis Christoforou, and the daughter of Fexis. Her family home was located on Saripolou Street, behind the current Town Hall. The portrait captures Christina in a formal studio setting. Christina is dressed in a traditional, full-length outfit typical of the early 20th century. Her blouse features an intricate floral pattern and wide, flowing sleeves. The blouse is paired with a long, tiered skirt, accented by subtle ruffles. On her head she wears a traditional fez adorned with small decorative embellishments. She stands next to a round wooden table, which holds a small arrangement of flowers.

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This studio portrait photograph features Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti on the left and her close friend, Elisavet Christodoulidou Vassilara on the right. Both young women are dressed in elegant early 20th-century attire. Maria, on the left, wears a dark, tailored dress with a fitted waist and a peplum-style jacket. The jacket features a wide collar and is worn over a high-neck blouse with a delicate bow at the neck. Her knee-length skirt is modestly styled, and she pairs the ensemble with lace-up boots. Her hair is styled in long curls, adorned with ribbons. Elisavet, on the right, is dressed in a similarly dark ensemble, featuring a blouse with a pointed white collar and a row of buttons down the front. She wears a pleated skirt that falls below the knee. Her shoes are also lace-up boots. Elisavet's hair is styled in soft curls, also adorned with ribbons. Both young women stand close together, holding hands.

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This photograph features Pambos Potamitis on the left and Yiangos Potamitis on the right, showcasing their distinct school uniforms from the period. Pambos is dressed in a tailored suit consisting of a jacket and knee-length trousers, paired with a collared shirt and tie. His attire is complemented by a primary school cap, marked with the initials "AA," symbolizing his enrollment in a primary school. He also wears striped socks and sturdy lace-up shoes, reflecting the practical yet formal dress code for students at the time. Yiangos, standing on the right, is dressed in a gymnasium uniform, consisting of a structured, military-style jacket with buttons running down the front. His uniform is completed with a formal cap bearing an emblem, emphasizing the discipline and formality associated with gymnasium (secondary school) education during the era. His full-length trousers and polished shoes add to the polished and official appearance. The two boys hold hands, symbolizing a bond of brotherhood and camaraderie. This photograph serves as a historical reflection of the educational and cultural practices of the time.

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This photograph captures Melpomeni Koliva in her yard, accompanied by a personal dedication to the young Maria Angelinidou. Melpomeni is elegantly dressed in a long, dark coat or dress, featuring distinctive horizontal stripes along the hem and cuffs. Her shoes, with modest heels, complement the overall formal yet comfortable look.