DepartmentTextiles-Europe
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.
1980-1981
1890s
Early-mid 20th century
Clothing Ensemble/Parts of Ensemble
