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Accession Number 1987.3.31.a Title dress from Croatian folk costume Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress Date Made 1901?-1950? Place Made Europe: Croatia Culture European Cultural Region European Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques cotton; handwoven, plain; embroidered, chain, cross stitch Measurements UL 19.5; WA 51.0; LL 69.5; LCIR 272.0 cm Description

White cotton sleeveless dress. Shoulder straps at top to adjust the length. Center front opening to hip. Embroidered band at bust, 6.5cm wide, in red and blue. Geometric and floral motifs. Two buttonloops at each…

White cotton sleeveless dress. Shoulder straps at top to adjust the length. Center front opening to hip. Embroidered band at bust, 6.5cm wide, in red and blue. Geometric and floral motifs. Two buttonloops at each edge for lacing. Below band is cartridge pleating, forming full skirt. Machine finished.

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