Not on display

This object consists of 13 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Tunisian Costume

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Tunisia (made)

Complete Tunisian man's costume.

Object details

Object type
Tunisian costume
Parts
This object consists of 13 parts.

  • Turban Cloth
  • Sash
  • Underpants
  • Trouser Cord
  • Needle
  • Miser Purse
  • Waistcoat
  • Jacket
  • Coat
  • Trousers
  • Cloak
  • Stocking
  • Stocking
Brief description
embroidered, 1890, Tunisian
Physical description
Complete Tunisian man's costume.
Gallery label
(15/11/2012 - 03/02/2014)
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
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
Collection
Middle East Section
Accession number
T.11-1964

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Record createdOctober 13, 2006
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O128622/tunisian-costume-unknown/
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