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Long sleeveless jacket of wool broadcloth
Greek
19th century
Object Place: Greece
Medium/Technique
Wool; embroidery, Brocade, Appliqué, Twill
Dimensions
72.5 cm (28 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Alfred Redfield
Accession Number50.2375
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong sleeveless jacket of wool broadcloth; body of white, edges, underarm areas and broad band around bottom, and background of embroidered areas of red wool broadcloth. Small round medllions pendant on broad band; palm leaves and conventionalized floral forms in vines and against minaret shapes embroidered with gold cord and sequins and green and red silk cord and gold brocade appliqué. Lined with heavy white wool and light green cotton twill. A number of moth holes.