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Skirt, Slovakia
Skirt
Skirt, Slovakia
Skirt, Slovakia
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Skirt

Object number19XX.079
MediumTextile
DimensionsOverall: 32 x 27 1/4 in. (81.3 x 69.2 cm)
DescriptionPart of a Slovak kroj, a dark blue skirt decorated with vertical, batik print patterns in white dye. The top third of the skirt is covered with tightly packed embroidery in gold threading. The embroidery is of geometric design and has green and hot pink accents. The skirt's waistband is made of white fabric with a pink floral print and is meant to be covered.
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Woman's kroj, Hel'pa, Slovakia, 1920-1970
1920-1970
Woman's kroj, Slovakia, 1940-1949
1940s
Girl's kroj, Kyjov, Moravia, 1915-1925
The skirt was made in the USA in 1975.
1915-1925
Woman's kroj, Vlčnov, Moravia, 1880-1930
1880-1930
Woman's kroj, Kyjov, Moravia, 1930-1945
1930-1945
Woman's wedding kroj, Torysa,Slovakia, 1950-1990
1950-1990
Headscarf, Vlčnov, Moravia, 1880-1930
1880-1930
Woman's wedding kroj, Uherské Hradište, Moravia, 1933
1933