DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Leggings
NameLeggings
CultureSerbian Dalmation
Datec.1910
Place madeKnin, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe
MediumWool, felt, cotton, metal
Dimensions12 5/8 × 6 7/8 × 15 3/8 in. (32 × 17.5 × 39 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.28
Object numberA.2015.13.28ab
DescriptionThe black wool felt leggings have bright pink button hole stitch at ankle and calf openings. The embroidered front is a looped pattern in orange and white with a single green thread intersperesed.. The entire pattern is edged in white and green. A red lines the lower leg opening which will close with a metal hook and eye. A purple and hot pink 88 cm braid (ends in tassle) will secure legging to calf.1910-1940
Artist unrecorded
c.1910
1930-1939
.c.1910
Late 1970s