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DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Coat

NameCoat
CultureAlbanian
Datefirst quarter 20th century
Place madeAlbania, Europe
Mediumwool, metal, silk, cotton
DimensionsLength at CB: 43 in. (109.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
Object numberA.2021.8.3
DescriptionCoat (Sleeveless Coat): Purple felt; gold brocaded ribbon, stylized leaf pattern; silver braid and gold and silver cord embroidery, floral, foliate, vine and medallion motifs, in scrolling pattern, purple and turquoise twill insets; gold and black silk twist cord; red and white printed cotton, floral and foliate pattern. Below-knee length; fitted to waist; deep round armholes; round neck; circular skirt; open at front; silver braid all-around edges; ribbon applied at borders and back, extending to side hips; printed lining, interior self tie
Coat
first quarter 20th century
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first quarter 20th century
Coat
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