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Wedding Tunic and Cap.
Hood
Wedding Tunic and Cap.
Wedding Tunic and Cap.
Museum of International Folk Art; Gift of the Lloyd E. Cotsen and Neutrogena Corporation Collection. Photographs by Pat Pollard.
DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Hood

NameHood
CultureArabic
Date20th century
Place madeHammamet, Tunisia, Africa
MediumSilk, metallic thread
Dimensions36 1/2 × 18 in. (92.7102 × 45.7201 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.99
Object numberA.1995.93.99
Collections
DescriptionSilk satin is couched and sequined forming three panels which are attached to the bottom of a cap. Two string ties; colors are red, gold, silver, yellow; technique is sewing.
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