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Woman's kroj, Slovakia, c. 1900
Kroj
Woman's kroj, Slovakia, c. 1900
Woman's kroj, Slovakia, c. 1900
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Kroj

Object number2013.137.0001-4
Datec. 1900
Mediumtextile
DimensionsOverall: 38 in. (96.5 cm)
OriginMyjava?, Slovakia
DescriptionA woman's kroj composed of four pieces: a blouse/petticoat, skirt, vest, and sash. The off-white blouse/petticoat combination garment has elbow-length sleeves and cut work lace at each cuff. A plain, black vest is worn over the blouse. A short ruffle made of the same fabric is gathered around its waist. White lace acts as a collar with a red ribbon bow at the center front. A length of red ribbon extends down the front with twelve silver buttons attached. A pleated, navy brocade skirt covers the petticoat and a sash of plain, red silk is worn about the waist.
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