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Tunics were the standard dress of the Mediterranean world. They were embellished, usually with woven, ornamented medallions and bands (clavi). This colorful miniature tunic was made for a doll.
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Title: Doll's Tunic
Date: 6th–8th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt
Medium: Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
Dimensions:
Max. H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)
Max. W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
Accession Number: 90.5.627
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