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Unknown Maker, Palestinian

Women’s Dress (Thōb)

Maker

Unknown Maker, Palestinian

Culture

Palestinian

Title

Women’s Dress (Thōb)

Year

early 1900s

Medium

  • Linen plain weave with silk embroidery (cross stitch)

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Linen plain weave with silk embroidery (cross stitch)

Materials

cotton

Dimensions

133.4 cm (52 1/2 inches) (center back length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of David Carter

Object Number

1992.088.1

Type

  • Costume

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Unknown Maker, Palestinian
Women’s Dress (Thōb), early 1900s
Linen plain weave with silk embroidery (cross stitch)
133.4 cm (52 1/2 inches) (center back length)
Gift of David Carter 1992.088.1

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