Burnouse

late 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Burnouse
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Attributed to North Africa
Medium: Silk; embroidered
Dimensions: H. 68 in. (172.7 cm)
W. 30 in. 76.2 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Costumes
Credit Line: Gift of Margaret Olivia Sage, 1916
Object Number: 16.74.25
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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