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Object Number 986-30-60/14529
Display Title Robe
Descriptions
Object Description Robe ('abayah). Lightweight wool, black. Gold embroidery around neck and down front bands. Two gold tassels at neck closing. Tassels 20.5 cm w and 22 cm l. Other measurements in this record are for robe measured across top.
Inventory Description Robe, dark brown linen, gold embroidery and tassels at neck
Classification
  • Robe
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Kuwait
Asia / Syria / <State> / <County> / Damascus
Dimensions Overall: 137 x 159 cm (53 15/16 x 62 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-30-60/14529
Provenance
Collector Robert W. Ehrich (1937-1938 - 12/1986)
Donor Robert W. Ehrich (1937-1938 - 12/1986)

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