Jacket

NameJacket

CultureSerbian Dalmation

Date.c.1910

Place madeKnin, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool felt and metal thread

Dimensions29 1/2 × 20 7/8 in. (75 × 53 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.26

Object numberA.2015.13.26

DescriptionThe front of this navy wool felted jacket, made of three pieces and 2 gores for hip fullness, is decorated at opening and hem with red and green felt edged with orange thread and opening also with brown. The same colors decorate arm holes front and back. A row of red triangles, cut from a single piece, line the front collar. The collar edges are bordered with a pale green sewn thin band. The back area below waist is decorated with stylized floral and vine embroidery at hem and at waist. These are decorated in dark rose, spruce green and with purple tassles. Metal sequins are found in both hem and waist embroidery. 3 sequins appear above hem embroidery at center back.