DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Girdle-yoke

NameGirdle-yoke

Date20th Century

Cultural Region if different than place madeScandinavia

Place madeRATTVIK, SWEDEN, Europe

Mediumsilk, metal (stays and closure), linen, ribbon

Dimensions30" x 24 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Florence Dibell Bartlett, Museum of International Folk Art, A.1955.1.499 SC

Object numberA.1955.1.499 SC

Collections

The Florence Dibell Bartlett Collection

DescriptionThis green silk girdle-yoke is lined in linen and edged witih red silk piping. There is silk embroidery front, back, and on the straps. There are 5 pairs of metal ovals serving as the front closure with a red ribbon. The straps also attach in the front with the metal ovals and red ribbons.