Dress

87-13-141A

From: Ethiopia | Asmara

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 87-13-141A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Ethiopia | Asmara
Date Made ca. 1950–1982 CE
Section African
Materials Cotton
Description

White cotton gauze dress, lined with white nylon. Circular neckline; back zipper; lines of tucks on front of bodice; long uncuffed sleeves, flaring and softly pleated skirt. Band of multicolored cotton geometric embroidery at hem.

Length 99 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987
Other Number L-897-59 - Old Museum Number

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