Dress
Maker
Unknown, Albanian
DateLate 1800’s to early 1900’s
MediumWool cloth, wool yarn, silk thread
Dimensions33” H x 15” W
Credit LineGift of Carolynne Whitefeather
Object numberEUR2013.22.WHI
DescriptionWomen’s outer layer wool dress created in Krujë, Albania. Primarily red with black across the center of the body. The red is two different colors of wool. Embroidered bands ornament the areas where the wool is joined, as well as the edges of the garment. The embroidery above and below the lower red section is orange while the more extensive embroidery in the upper areas are yellow with chevron designs. The lowest embroidered area may contain some silk.
ClassificationsCostume / Clothing
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