Object Number | 87-13-140 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Ethiopia | Asmara |
Date Made | 20th century |
Section | African |
Materials | Cotton |
Description | "Axum" embroidered gown of white cotton. Its shape is similar to that of a caftan except that it has long cuffed sleeves. Each cuff has a band of large herringbone embroidery in black and dark green with red, blue, and orange interspersed. This same herringbone design extends down the length of the gown in a vertical stripe beginning at the base of the V neckline. The bottom hem of the gown in a vertical stripe beginning at the base of the V neckline. The bottom hem of the gown has a dyed band of green with blue borders. |
Height | 125 cm |
Width | 88 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987 |
Other Number | L-897-58 - Old Museum Number |
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