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Guimpe

Turkish
1800–50
Object Place: Turkey

Medium/Technique Silk; Needle-made bibila lace
Dimensions 29 cm (11 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. C. Willard Bigelow
Accession Number68.35
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionCream-colored silk, crimped. Warp yarns heavier than weft except in narrow vertical stripes. Short in back, longer in front with front opening, long full sleeves. Neck, front and sleeve openings edged with silk needle-made bibila lace. Some areas yellowed. A few blue stains.