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Woman's Wedding Dress
Woman's Wedding Dress
Woman's Wedding Dress
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Woman's Wedding Dress

NameWoman's Wedding Dress
CulturePashtun, Pathan
Datepre-1973
Place madeAfghanistan, South Asia, Asia
Mediumsilk (probably), glass beads
Dimensions49 × 65 3/4 in. (124.5 × 167 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, Gift of John L. Goodwin, FA.1973.29.1
Object numberFA.1973.29.1
Collections
DescriptionFairly contemporary. High-waisted, with gathered skirt and wide sleeves, the hem and sleeves being machine-embroidered. Skirt is of blue brocade, probably of fabric made in China. The bodice consists of a square embroidered insert.
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