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Woman's Folk Ensemble (Bodice, Skirt, Apron, Scarf, and Cap)1940s-1950s

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Title
Woman's Folk Ensemble (Bodice, Skirt, Apron, Scarf, and Cap)
Place Made
Slovakia, Tekov
Date Made
1940s-1950s
Medium
Bodice: Polyester satin with nylon embroidery; glass bead, sequin, and cotton cord trim; rayon cord applique, polychrome brocaded ribbon and polyester satin ribbon, and linen lace Skirt: Polyester satin withnylon embroidery; glass bead, sequin, and cotton cord trim; rayon brocaded ribbon; nylon braid trim Apron: Rayon brocade with glass bead, sequin, and cotton cord trim; metal strip trim; nylon lace Scarf: Polyester satin with rayon embroidery and wool lace Cap: Nylon satin with polyester net; polyester plain weave (organza) with rayon embroidery; polyester net with Lurex strip patterning; and crystals
Dimensions
Length (Bodice): 19 1/2 in. (49.53 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 29 3/8 in. (74.61 cm) Length (Apron): 27 7/8 in. (70.8 cm) Overall (Scarf): 30 1/4 × 32 in. (76.84 × 81.28 cm) Overall (Cap): 10 × 6 1/2 in. (25.4 × 16.51 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Maeder
Accession Number
M.82.275.1a-e
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles