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Accession Number 1984.6.2 Title creole dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress Date Made 1971 Place Made Africa: Sierra Leone Culture West African Cultural Region West African Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques cotton; appliqued; lace; printed; woven Measurements LCIR 65.0; WA 70.0 cm Description "Creole" cotton dress with burgundy and yellow stylized floral print. V-neck bodice with white lace applique in geometric pattern on front and back. Pleated skirt with ruffle above the hemline. Credit Line Donated by Nancy Gibson