Svarttröja (black jacket)

NameJacket

CultureSwedish

Date20th Century

Place madeLeksand, Dalarna, Sweden, Europe

MediumWool, cotton, metal

Dimensions51 15/16 × 19 5/16 × 14 3/16 in. (132 × 49 × 36 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Kersti Jobs-Björklöf, A.2018.18.1

Object numberA.2018.18.1

ProvenanceDonor is a leading authority of Leksandsdrakt; she was given the jacket by a Danish woman who had moved to Leksand and found it in her attic.

DescriptionThe long sleeved, short black jacket with a slightly flared waist has red piping at the hem, shoulder, cuff, neck and front opening. Five metal hooks and eyes serve as closures. The jacket is fully lined: the body in black polished cotton, the sleeves in a white cotton with fine black stripes.