Woman's ensemble
Ensemble
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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Blouse, petticoat and overskirt of brocaded wool.
The blouse is waist length, pleated and gathered to a high round neck which is faced with red and white printed cotton. Fastens with buttons and press studs at the centre front. The sleeves are full and gathered at the shoulder and wrist where there is a small frilled cuff. Loom-work embroidery in wools with a floral design in shades of red, purple and green cover the sleeves and forms a band down the centre front.
The petticoat is ankle length and ties with tapes on either side of the waist. Tightly gathered at the back. At the bottom is a band of floral loom-work embroidery in wools, similar to that on the blouse. Finished at the hem with a band of red wool braid. Hand and machine-stitched.
The overskirt is bordered on three sides with matching embroidery to that on the skirt. Trimmed around the edge with red machine-made silk braid. Gathered onto a cord at the waist.
The blouse is waist length, pleated and gathered to a high round neck which is faced with red and white printed cotton. Fastens with buttons and press studs at the centre front. The sleeves are full and gathered at the shoulder and wrist where there is a small frilled cuff. Loom-work embroidery in wools with a floral design in shades of red, purple and green cover the sleeves and forms a band down the centre front.
The petticoat is ankle length and ties with tapes on either side of the waist. Tightly gathered at the back. At the bottom is a band of floral loom-work embroidery in wools, similar to that on the blouse. Finished at the hem with a band of red wool braid. Hand and machine-stitched.
The overskirt is bordered on three sides with matching embroidery to that on the skirt. Trimmed around the edge with red machine-made silk braid. Gathered onto a cord at the waist.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Woman's ensemble |
| Materials and techniques | Brocaded wool, faced with printed cotton, loom-work embroidery in wools, silk braid, hand and machine-stitched |
| Brief description | Woman's ensemble, wool, cotton, Croatia, 1800s |
| Physical description | Blouse, petticoat and overskirt of brocaded wool. The blouse is waist length, pleated and gathered to a high round neck which is faced with red and white printed cotton. Fastens with buttons and press studs at the centre front. The sleeves are full and gathered at the shoulder and wrist where there is a small frilled cuff. Loom-work embroidery in wools with a floral design in shades of red, purple and green cover the sleeves and forms a band down the centre front. The petticoat is ankle length and ties with tapes on either side of the waist. Tightly gathered at the back. At the bottom is a band of floral loom-work embroidery in wools, similar to that on the blouse. Finished at the hem with a band of red wool braid. Hand and machine-stitched. The overskirt is bordered on three sides with matching embroidery to that on the skirt. Trimmed around the edge with red machine-made silk braid. Gathered onto a cord at the waist. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs S. A. Darkin |
| Object history | A note in the object's register entry states: "Bought in Zagreb in 1920." |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.114 to B-1959 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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