Ensemble

early 20th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Ensemble
Date: early 20th century
Geography: Made in South
Medium: cotton, wool, ramie
Dimensions: Length at CB (a): 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm)
Length at CB (b): 34 in. (86.4 cm)
Length at Side Seam (c, d): 20 1/8 in. (51.1 cm)
Length (e): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Length (f): 72 1/2 in. (184.2 cm)
Length at CF (g, h): 28 1/4 in. (71.8 cm)
Heel to Toe (i, j): 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Classification: Main dress-Menswear
Credit Line: Gift of Burta May Taylor, in memory of her husband, Elliot J. Taylor, 1988
Object Number: 1988.362.6a–j
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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