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Measurements
40cm x 45cm
Place of Origin
Greece
Historical Period/Date
Unknown date
Registration Number
1996-021
Techniques
Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Costume - Women,Jackets,Sleeves,

Physical Description

A woman's short jacket "tzakos" from Attica, Greece. The jacket is waist length, plain back, fronts edged with blue braid, sleeves embroidered in deep red and blue cotton on hand-woven cotton ground. Straight sleeves with underarm gusset embroidered with allover pattern of red and navy chain stitch motifs. Additional sleeves embroidered with red and navy design for festive costume.

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