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blouse
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Object type
Museum number
Eu2005,0714.1
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Description
A woman's blouse; hip-length, with long sleeves. Made from natural cream tabby cotton cloth with slight seersucker effect. Two full weaving widths used centre front and back [39.5 cms], with two narrower panels; a straight garment. Round, high neckline; opening at left shoulder, fastened with two pairs of metal press studs. Polychrome machine embroidery on chest and at outer sleeves; comprising vertical lines of roses on a central stem framed by black Greek key patterning.
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Date
- 1925-1975
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Production place
- Made in: Serbia
- (Europe,Balkans,Serbia)
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Findspot
- Found/Acquired: Nis
- (Europe,Balkans,Serbia,Nis)
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Materials
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Technique
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Dimensions
- Length: 64 centimetres
- Width: 137 centimetres (across arms)
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Curator's comments
Worn as part of traditional costume, possibly a ‘best’ blouse. Possibly a modern version of a traditional design.
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Location
Not on display
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Associated places
- Used at: Nis, Serbia
- (Europe,Balkans,Serbia,Nis)
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Acquisition name
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Acquisition date
2005
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Acquisition notes
Purchased from Linda Baguley who travelled widely in the republics of the former Yugoslavia during the 1970s and 1980s. This blouse was purchased in 1976 in a barber's shop in Nis.
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Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
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Registration number
Eu2005,0714.1
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