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Object Number
2010.7.1
Display Title
Man's gown, qaba or kolija; Qajar Dynasty, later 19th c.; striped outer fabric, floral patterned lining
Descriptions
Object Description
Man's gown, qaba or kolija; outer fabric: warp-faced, finely striped silk; commercial printed cotton floral patterned lining. Two large pockets made of similar material to the lining. Narrow magenta piping around upper pocket opening, down front, under-arm openings in the sleeves, tie at the waist. Light, hand quilting.
Inventory Description
Man's gown, striped outer fabric, lined with floral material, slit sleeves, embroidered edges
Classification
- Robe
Department
Ethnographic
Date
Later 19th century
Culture
- Qajar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Persia
Materials
Silk, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 115.6 x 166.4 cm (45 1/2 x 65 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2010.7.1
Credit Line
Gift of Roy P. Mottahedeh
Provenance
Previous owner
Previously owned by
Dr. Roy Parviz Mottahedeh
Previous owner
Previously owned by
Mr. Mottahedeh
Donor
Donated by
Dr. Roy Parviz Mottahedeh
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