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Accession Number 1987.3.64 Title Croatian haversack Category Personal Gear Object Type haversack Date Made 1901?-1950? Place Made Europe: Croatia Culture European Cultural Region European Gender and Age unknown Materials and Techniques wool; cotton; metal ?; handspun; handwoven, plain; braided; embroidered, looped stitch, chain; tasselled Measurements overall: 48.5 cm x 41 cm Description

Elaborately decorated haversack. Back features stripes of beige, brown and black. Front side geometric motif in tapestry weave (colors black, blue, brown, green and beige). On upper part of front side, chain stitch…

Elaborately decorated haversack. Back features stripes of beige, brown and black. Front side geometric motif in tapestry weave (colors black, blue, brown, green and beige). On upper part of front side, chain stitch embroidery on felt. Metallic yarn fringes. Long tassels in the middle and bottom of sack. Braided handles. Comes from area of Lika, Croatia. Only in Lika are the motifs so fine. Similar bags are made along the Adriatic Coast but with larger decorative motifs. Some metallic braid loose on front.

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