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outfit, evening, woman's

human history
  • Other Name

    Moroccan

  • Description

    outfit, evening, woman's, skirt, bustier, top, belt and headband, skirt is full length in gold organza silk with scattered paisley motifs, wide waistband of spun gold thread with brocade pattern, beading to upper edge, gold trimmed hem with beading, skirt pleated into wide yoke over hips, fully lined with white organza silk and silk/satin, zipper and hook and eye fastener to centre back; strapless bustier boned to front and back with upper half in aqua coloured chiffon printed in a floral pattern with machine embroidered details, lower half and lining in aqua [silk], beaded gold trim to upper edge, zipper to centre back; waist length top in fabric to match skirt to go over bustier with very large lapels draped over shoulders, large puffed three quarter sleeves gathered at cuff and shoulder, double breasted with two translucent dome fasteners, lined with white organza to sleeves only; headband in chiffon and gold beaded trim to match bustier; belt in gold brocade to match skirt waistband with beaded tassels in purple and pink

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  • Place
  • Accession Number
    2000.84.3
  • Accession Date
    28 Mar 2001
  • Department

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