Wales across the Commons
Posted by Penny in Across The CommonsMarch 1st is observed as St. David’s Day, a national holiday in Wales. To mark the occasion, some images of the Welsh from across the Commons …
| A photochrom image of two knitting and spinning Welshwomen, 1890s, in traditional costumes |  [Library of Congress] |
| Mr. Roberts, a Welsh harpist, c. 1875 |  Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/National Library of Wales |
| A family of Welsh immigrants to Patagonia, Argentina, 1924; this photo was taken as part of the Captain Marshall Field Expedition for Vertebrate Paleontology (1922-1925) |  Field Museum Library |
| Fisherman’s family outside cottage, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, c.1890 (be sure to see the then-and-now posted in the comments on this one) |  National Maritime Museum |
| Welsh artist Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956) |  Smithsonian Institution |
Tags: Field Museum, Library of Congress, National Library of Wales, National Maritime Museum, Smithsonian Institution