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This Bulgarian folk ensemble features a variety of embroidery stitches and motifs and demonstrates an extraordinary intricacy overall. The other components in this ensemble include a blousea second skirt an aprona bodice, a belt and a stole.
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Title: Ensemble
Date: first quarter 20th century
Geography: Made in Bulgaria
Medium: cotton, wool, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Length at CB (a): 54 in. (137.2 cm)
Length at CB (b): 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm)
Length at CB (c): 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm)
Length at CB (d): 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm)
Length at CB (e): 22 in. (55.9 cm)
(f): 11 in. (27.9 cm)
(g): 115 in. (292.1 cm)
Classification: Main dress-Womenswear
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mabel Choate, 1940
Object Number: 2009.300.2728a–g
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