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Woman's kroj, Slovakia
Woman's kroj
Woman's kroj, Slovakia
Woman's kroj, Slovakia
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Woman's kroj

Object numberC.2c.161-163
Mediumtextile
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 37 in. (40.6 x 94 cm)
DescriptionA Slovak kroj consisting of three peices: a blouse, dress/jumper, and apron. The blouse is made of sheer, cream-colored lace. It has short, puffed sleeves and a gathered neckline. Its cuffs are finished with bobbin lace. A black, satin dress/jumper is worn over the blouse. It is very plain with only a pleated waist. A black, satin apron is worn over the dress/jumper. It is pleated with multi-colored floral embroidery across its bottom and up each side. The embroidery is in light and dark pink, yellow, gold, light blue, blue, and green. Scalloped cut work with purple embroidery finishes all of the apron's edges. It ties are also in black satin and are decorated with similar embroidery and edgework.
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