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Accession Number 1987.3.52 Title blouse of Croation folk wear Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type blouse Date Made 1901?-1950? Place Made Europe: Croatia Culture European Cultural Region European Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques flax; cotton; handspun; handwoven, plain Measurements UL 50.0; SL 48.5; LCIR 149.5 cm Description

White blouse with long sleeves and 5-button (mother-of-pearl) front closure. Handwoven using industrial cotton in warp and home processed flax in weft. Back and front panels gathered into bound neckline. On each…

White blouse with long sleeves and 5-button (mother-of-pearl) front closure. Handwoven using industrial cotton in warp and home processed flax in weft. Back and front panels gathered into bound neckline. On each side of front opeining there are 13 pintucks starting from neckline, and ending 10cm before front bottom. Reinforcing pieces sewn on inside of shoulders for reinforcement. Underarm gusset. Machine sewn.

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