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Woman's shirt
Filipino (possibly Bagobo)
19th century
Object Place: Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines, Upper Agusan River Valley
Medium/Technique
Cotton; plain-weave, embroidered
Dimensions
Height x width: 15 x 45 in. (38.1 x 114.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Laura Slocum and Mr. William H. Slocum in the name of their sister Miss Anna D. Slocum
Accession Number41.794
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCotton shirt with red deep V-neck bodice and long blue sleeves with red bands at the wrist. There is red, yellow, blue and white embroidery at the shoulders and back neckline and a red, yellow, blue and white pile trim at the neck, wrists and side seams.
Same as 44.795, except that both body and sleeves are made from imported cloth, purchased from traders (tame Bisaya) at about 50 cts. per yard.
Same as 44.795, except that both body and sleeves are made from imported cloth, purchased from traders (tame Bisaya) at about 50 cts. per yard.
ProvenanceCollected by Miss Anna D. Slocum; lent by Miss Anna D. Slocum, September 11, 1913. Gift to MFA on November 13, 1941.