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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
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
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.