Girl's dress

NameEnsemble

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateca. 1980

Place madeSkopska Blatiya, North Macedonia, Balkan Peninsula/Southeast Europe, Europe

MediumCotton, wool

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberV.2018.3.1-5

ProvenanceThe Macedonian Arts Council, from 2007-2010, presented as a gift to the Museum of International Folk Art 25 ensembles of multiple pieces. While a small number of the pieces were purchased, the majority of the costumes were donated to the Arts Council by collectors based in the United States and Macedonia

DescriptionSkopska Blatiya, Radka Spasska of Bulachani, a village in Skopska Blatiya, made this outfit for her daughter, who wore it when she was eight years old.

Parts of Ensemble: FA.1996.66.12, Radka Spasoska, Chemise, girl's: Blouse, girl's, c. 1980
Parts of Ensemble: FA.1996.66.13, Radka Spasoska, Jacket, girl's: Elek, c. 1980
Parts of Ensemble: FA.1996.66.14, Radka Spasoska, Apron, girls: Apron, c. 1980
Parts of Ensemble: FA.1996.66.15, Belt: Belt, c. 1980 or older
Parts of Ensemble: P.2019.3.1, Headscarf: Headscarf, 2010