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Woman's jacket
Greek (Northern Islands (Northern Sporades))
early 19th century
Object Place: Probably Northern Sporades, Greek Islands
Medium/Technique
Silk and metallic yarns and sequins embroidered on velvet
Dimensions
42 cm (16 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Hill
Accession Number1972.1065
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSilk, gilt-silver and sequins on green velvet; metallic yarns laid and coiled on surface and couched down. Embroidery around collar, cuffs, central opening, bottom edge and at center back; cuffs: symmetrical design of cornucopias flanking formal floral motif; front, left and right: peacocks surmounting scrolling floral design; back: cornucopias, birds wings, interalaces in a formal arrangement reflecting European influence.