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Accession Number 1987.3.32.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 flax; pleated; handspun; handwoven, plain Measurements LL 61.0; WA 42.5; LCIR 135.0 cm Description

White linen sleeveless dress. Upper part is tight fitting bodice, covering black, but leaving breasts uncovered in front. CF opening to hip. Top part is made of double material to support heavy pleated skirt…

White linen sleeveless dress. Upper part is tight fitting bodice, covering black, but leaving breasts uncovered in front. CF opening to hip. Top part is made of double material to support heavy pleated skirt attached to it at waist. Shoulder straps on top to adjust length. Skirt part of dress pleated in back and sides. Front part not pleated, to be covered by apron.

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