DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Malung girl's winter folkdräkt: Jumper

NameJumper

Maker Täpp Lars Arnesson

Date2016

Place madeMalung, Sweden, Europe

MediumLeather, sheared wool, wool felt, metal

Dimensions31 7/8 × 28 3/4 in. (81 × 73 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2016.72.1

Object numberFA.2016.72.1

DescriptionThis white leather jumper has a hem of red wool felt, edged in navy blue felt. The bodice is ornamented with layers of leather accented with red wool, and red wool is visible under punched out hearts. The bodice is lined in red felt with sheared sheepskin. It closes at back with three metal hooks and eyes.