Barber's Apron

17th–18th century

Not on view

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Title: Barber's Apron
Date: 17th–18th century
Geography: Attributed to Turkey
Medium: Silk; embroidered in silk and gold and silver wrapped thread
Dimensions: H. 62 1/2 in. (158.8 cm)
W. 42 in. (106.7 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Gift of Robert J. and Mary B. Monks, 1953
Object Number: 53.131.24
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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