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Man's kroj, Čičmany, Slovakia, 1920-1970
Kroj
Man's kroj, Čičmany, Slovakia, 1920-1970
Man's kroj, Čičmany, Slovakia, 1920-1970
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Kroj

Object number2004.022.0046-50
Date1920-1970
MediumCotton
DimensionsOverall: 31 in. (78.7 cm)
DescriptionA Čičmany kroj consisting of a shirt, pants, socks, shoes, and belt. The shirt is made of a heavy white fabric and is decorated with green, orange, yellow, and brown embroidery. Long, twisted cords in same colors as embroidery hang from its collar. The thick wool pants are cream-colored with red stitching at the waist trimmed with green and orange threading. The bottoms of each pantleg are also decorated as the waistband. The socks are short and heavy knitted in red, black, yellow, and orange threading. Its ankle is split down the side. The a handmade leather shoes are gathered around the foot with a narrow leather strap. The accompanying leather belt is light brown with a flap turned down over its top edge. It is decorated with metal rivets and geometric embossing. Four large metal buckles fasten straps across its front.
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Sock and shoe, Čičmany, Slovakia, 1920-1970
1920-1970
Sock and shoe, Čičmany, Slovakia, 1920-1970
1920-1970
Pants, Čičmany, Slovakia, 1920-1970
1920-1970
Shirt, Čičmany, Slovakia, 1920-1970
1920-1970
Sock and shoe, Čičmany, Slovakia, 1920-1970
1920-1970
Sock and shoe, Čičmany, Slovakia, 1920-1970
1920-1970
Belt, Čičmany, Slovakia, 1920-1970
1920-1970
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