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Robe

late 19th–early 20th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Robe
  • Date: late 19th–early 20th century
  • Geography: Original from Middle East
  • Medium: Silk, metal wrapped thread; brocaded
  • Dimensions: Overall: H. 56 1/2 in. (143.5 cm)
    W. 57 3/4 in. (146.7 cm)
  • Classification: Main dress-Womenswear
  • Credit Line: Gift of Eleanor Lambert Berkson, 1968
  • Object Number: C.I.68.84.1
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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