DepartmentTextiles-Africa
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NameWedding Tunic
CultureArabic
DateLate 19th century
Place madeHammamet, Tunisia, Africa
MediumSilk, gold braid, silver braid, cotton, sequins, metallic ribbon, and coral beads
Dimensions48 1/4 × 42 1/2 in. (122.555 × 107.95 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.98
Object numberA.1995.93.98
DescriptionStrips of embroidered silk damask are joined with brocaded ribbons to form a loose-fitting garment. Colors are purple, red, black, silver, gold, orange; made of silk, metallic ribbins and braids, coral beads.
c. 1900
Early-mid 20th century
Artist Not Recorded
Late 18th century
20th century
20th century
