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Collections

Woman's Ceremonial Ensemble (Dress, Trousers, and Headcovering)20th century

Not on view
Embroidered textile robe displayed with sleeves extended, black ground fabric densely decorated with white disc ornaments, rust orange geometric embroidery, and multicolored tassels along the edges
Title
Woman's Ceremonial Ensemble (Dress, Trousers, and Headcovering)
Culture
Berber
Place Made
Egypt, Siwa Oasis
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Dress: rayon damask with silk embroidery and mother-of-pearl buttons; Trousers: cotton plain weave with silk embroidery; Headcovering: rayon damask with silk embroidery, mother-of-pearl buttons, and rayon tassels
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 46 5/8 in. (118.43 cm) Length (Trousers): 35 in. (88.9 cm) Overall (Headcovering): 38 × 60 1/2 in. (96.52 × 153.67 cm)
Credit Line
Costume and Textiles Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.2019.149.2a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles