Tunisian Costume
late 19th century (made)
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Complete Tunisian man's costume.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 13 parts.
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Brief description | embroidered, 1890, Tunisian |
Physical description | Complete Tunisian man's costume. |
Gallery label | Sash
Tunisia
1880–90
This man’s sash would have been worn wrapped several times around the middle of the body with the folds functioning as small pockets. It is part of a complete outfit that the museum holds. The donor reported that the costume belonged to his grandfather Gabriel von-Rosenberg. Von-Rosenberg was given the costume in the 1870s when he presented a bear to the Bey (ruler) of Tunis on behalf of the Russian Tsar.
Silk, woven
Given by J. Sassoon
Museum no. T.11a-1964
(15/11/2012 - 03/02/2014) |
Object history | This costume is said to have been presented Gabriel Jacques von Rosenberg to the donor's grandfather by the Bey of Tunis in 1890. The costume was presented as a thankyou to Rosenberg who delivered a bear to the Bey on behalf of the Tsar. Displayed in "V and A Africa: Exploring Hidden Histories" 15th November 2012- 3rd February 2013 |
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Accession number | T.11-1964 |
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Record created | October 13, 2006 |
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