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SKIRT

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A ponyova. In a folk style, all handsewn. Body of the skirt made of dark blue woolen homespun with wide checks, front panel of plain navy blue cotton, to be covered by apron, all shired at waist with a drawstring. At hem a wide applied band of plain red cotton on which are applied blue and yellow silk ribbons, two rows of white beads, a row of sequins, a row of gilt metal edging.

Object name:
SKIRT
Made from:
Wool -- cotton
Made in:
RUSSIA: South Central
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
88.9 cm (35 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
47.37
Class:
COSTUME
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of Mrs. Tatiana Pinto, 1977