Kroj
Object numberC.2c.021-24, C.2d.5, C.2e.8
MediumTextile (cotton)
DimensionsOverall: 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
DescriptionA Moravian kroj consisting of a petticoat, skirt, apron, blouse, vest, and collar. The petticoat is made of a white silk blend and has a gathered waist. White crocheted lace trims its gathered flounce. The red-orange wool skirt is covered with evenly spaced floral embroidery in yellow, green, and white. It is gathered at the waist. The apron is in navy blue cotton and covered with floral embroidery in red, green, white, and orange. It is gathered at its embroidered waistband. A length of off-white bobbin lace accented with blue and red threading trims its hem. The white cotton blouse has narrow pleating at its neck and shoulders. Each cuff is covered with cut work, and black and white embroidery. Mauve underlay shows through the cut work. Black and white bobbin lace trims each cuff.
The burgandy vest has green inserts applied on its front and back sides. Each insert is trimmed with sequins. The vest is decorated with red, white, gray, and yellow embroidery. Three circular decorative pieces of fabric are applied on the vest back. Five gold buttons run down its front. The rectangular collar made of white cotton, and covered with cut work and floral embroidery in black and pink threading finishes this kroj. Mauve underlay shows through the cut work. Black lace trims three of its four sides.On View
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