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Woman's kroj
Kroj
Woman's kroj
Woman's kroj
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Kroj

Object number19XX.121-128
MediumTextile
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 16 1/2 in. (40.6 x 41.9 cm)
DescriptionA women's kroj consisting of an undershirt, blouse, collar, petticoat, skirt, apron, bow, and handkerchief. The undershirt is made of heavy, natural linen. It has long-sleeves that are tightly woven. Its cuffs are trimmed with blue stitching. Blue, yellow, and red stitching decorates its neck. The blouse is in a natural linen with a gathered neckline and 3/4-length sleeves. The collar is covered with cut work and floral embroidery. Three of its sides are trimmed with crochet lace. The petticoat is white and has a gathered waist. The tightly pleated skirt has red and white horizontal stripes and a green floral waistband. Green ribbon trims its hemline. The apron is in a natural linen decorated with cut work and floral embroidery. This kroj includes a bow decorated with cut work and embroidery with long tails hanging down, and a white handkerchief with crochet lace trim. Cut work and floral embroidery are in one corner.
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