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Group of Syrian Garments with Festive Dress, Abaya, Agal Headcord, and Two Headscarfs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige-colored robe with long sleeves and a high neckline. The robe has a front panel that is primarily beige with intricate brown and gold embroidery covering the bottom half, and a repeating pattern on the cuffs. The robe appears to have a red lining and a small pendant or charm on a cord around the neck. The robe is displayed on a headless mannequin. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Linen, silk, metal wrapped thread; plain weave, embroidered
Dimensions:
283 × 623 px
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