Loincloth

2003-38-140

From: Vietnam | Annam

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 2003-38-140
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Vietnam | Annam
Section Asian
Materials Cotton
Technique Woven | Hand-Sewn | Dyed
Description

Woven, hand-sewn, dyed cotton baby's loincloth; a dark blue front drops 6 3/4 inches from the waist and is curved to cover the pubic area; half of the back is lined with undyed cloth; two 14 inch ties are sewn to one side only; a small 'bow-like' piece of red yarn is attached to the bottom.

Length 26 cm
Width 19.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center Museum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003
Other Number 1900.1.1183 - Other Number

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