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This studio portrait features Tereza Araouzou-Hadjipavlou, dressed in the traditional costume of Attica. The shirt, likely embroidered throughout with silk. Over the shirt, she wears a jacket with golden embroidery, featuring ornate details on the sleeves. Her headscarf, delicately draped and adorned with a headband decorated with coins, symbolizes the groom's contribution to the bride's dowry. Tereza also wears jewelry across her chest and headband. The skirt, in a lighter tone, features scalloped edges.

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This studio portrait photograph features Lefkios Zinon, seated on the left; his cousin, Michalis Araouzos, seated on the right; and Lefkios Zinon’s mother (Eugenios Zinon’s wife), standing behind them. Lefkios Zinon and Michalis Araouzos are dressed in matching buttoned school uniforms. The high collars, structured design, and tailored fit is common to both of them. Both boys have neatly styled hair. The mother, standing behind them, is dressed in an elegant white blouse featuring intricate lacework and embroidery on the front and high neckline, paired with a buttoned skirt. Her hair is neatly styled under a decorative hat adorned with feathers.

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This photograph captures a group of girls dressed in elaborate costumes as geishas, celebrating the Anthestiria Festival in the public garden in Limassol. The image showcases the festive and cultural creativity of the time, with the participants wearing traditional Japanese-inspired attire. The girls are dressed in long kimonos with intricate floral patterns, evoking the traditional attire of geishas. The kimonos feature wide sleeves and are tied at the waist with obi-style sashes, adding a layer of authenticity and elegance to their costumes. Some participants have styled their hair with decorative elements, such as flowers or ornaments, further enhancing their geisha-inspired appearance. Footwear is simple and practical, likely to ensure comfort during the outdoor celebration, though it contrasts slightly with the traditional geta or zori associated with geishas.

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This photograph captures a group of women and students during an excursion to the public garden in Limassol, showcasing a moment of relaxation and camaraderie among teachers and students. Second from the left, with white hair, is the teacher Eleni Nikolaidou-Aftonomou, dressed in a white blouse tucked into a dark skirt. First on the right, standing, is the student Genovefa Angelinidou, dressed in a modest long-sleeved dress with a high collar and fitted waist. The standing women and students are dressed in coordinated, modest dresses or skirts, many featuring high collars and long sleeves. The clothing is practical yet formal. Some women wear belted waists or accessorize their outfits with simple jewelry or pins. The seated students are similarly dressed, with their skirts extending to the ankle. Footwear includes simple, practical shoes, suitable for walking and outdoor activities.

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This photograph captures a group of women and students during an excursion to the public garden in Limassol, showcasing a moment of relaxation and camaraderie among teachers and students. Second from the left, with white hair, is the teacher Eleni Nikolaidou-Aftonomou, dressed in a white blouse tucked into a dark skirt. First on the right, standing, is the student Genovefa Angelinidou, dressed in a modest long-sleeved dress with a high collar and fitted waist. The standing women and students are dressed in coordinated, modest dresses or skirts, many featuring high collars and long sleeves. The clothing is practical yet formal. Some women wear belted waists or accessorize their outfits with simple jewelry or pins. The seated students are similarly dressed, with their skirts extending to the ankle. Footwear includes simple, practical shoes, suitable for walking and outdoor activities.

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This photograph features Genovefa Orati-Angelinidou with her students from the Limassol Girls' School, captured in an outdoor setting. The group is gathered among flowers and foliage, with a palm tree and a stone wall. Genovefa Orati-Angelinidou, standing among the students, wearing a white jacket and a white hat. A second teacher is dressed in a dark, modest dress with long sleeves and a high neckline. The students are dressed in similar school uniforms consisting of long-sleeved shirts or blouses paired with skirts or dresses. Many of the girls wear their hair in neat bobs or braids. Some of the students in the front row hold gardening tools, such as watering cans and spades, suggesting they are engaged in a practical gardening activity as part of their education.

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This portrait features Theodora Potamiti Myrianthous, Faidon and Dimitros Potamitis’ sister, seated in a formal studio setting. Theodora is dressed in an elegant yet modest ensemble, consisting of a dark jacket with a high collar and detailed tailoring. The jacket is adorned with subtle embellishments, such as fabric accents or lapel details. Underneath, she appears to wear a blouse with a lighter-toned collar, providing a contrast to the darker outer layer. She wears a simple necklace and her neatly combed hair is styled close to her head, reflecting the grooming norms of the era.

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This photograph captures Genovefa Orati-Angelinidou with her students from the Limassol Girls' School, posed outdoors. The group appears to be engaged in needlework or craft activities, showcasing the emphasis on practical education during the era. Genovefa Orati-Angelinidou, standing at the center of the back row, is dressed in a modest and practical outfit, likely a long-sleeved blouse paired with a skirt. The students, seated and standing in two rows, are dressed in similar styles, wearing simple and modest dresses. The dresses are knee-length with collars and buttoned fronts. Most of the students have their hair styled in neat bobs or short waves. The students are engaged in handcrafting, with many holding knitting needles, yarn, or pieces of fabric. A few appear to be working on embroidery or similar crafts, indicating a lesson in practical skills such as sewing or knitting, which were integral to the curriculum at the time.

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This portrait features four women posed in a tiered arrangement. From the top to the bottom, the individuals are Maria Rousou, Maria Oreinou, Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti, and Oreinou. Maria Rousou, at the top, is dressed in a dark blouse or dress with simple lines and a polished finish. She accessorizes her outfit with a stylish hat. Maria Oreinou, positioned second, wears a similarly modest dark dress with a high neckline and understated detailing. Her hands gently rest on Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti’s shoulders, below her. Maria Angelinidou-Potamiti, in the third position, is dressed in a dark, modest outfit, similar in style to the others, with clean lines and minimal adornment. Oreinou, seated at the bottom, wears a dark dress with a slightly lower neckline. Her expression is thoughtful, and her well-groomed hairstyle completes her look with a hat.

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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.