Burnus / Selham

20th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Burnus / Selham
Date: 20th century
Geography: Made in Morocco
Medium: Wool, metal wrapped thread
Dimensions: Overall:
H. 65 in. (165.1 cm)
W. 73 in. (185.4 cm)
Classification: Outerwear
Credit Line: Gift of Miss Irene Lewisohn and Mrs. Alice Lewisohn Crowley, 1946
Object Number: C.I.46.9.84
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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