1990's Ensemble from Malaysia
Rayon printed tunic and skirt (Baju Kurung) in orange, maroon, green, yellow, black.
A. Tunic
Long-sleeve knee-length tunic has center-front neckline opening. There is no collar, and the opening closes with a pin.
B. Ankle length skirt has a stitched inverted pleat that releases left of center front at the knee.
Tudung (headscarf) is made of off-white rayon, folded into triangle, edged with gold and blue glass beads and pearls.
HCT.1991.11.1 & HCT.1997.11.2ab
c.1996
1990's Red Sari from India
Red sari with a gold border on one end; decorative gold selvages; all-over, multicolor, abstract, printed pattern. Sari is shown with black cotton choli and petticoat.
HCT.1996.20.1
c.1995-2000
Vietnam Woman's Ensemble
Pink tunic embroidered with silver flowers and white pants.
HCT.2002.17.1ab
1991-1992
Turkish Woman's Ensemble
Lady's antique long coat of rose silk taffeta with overall gold metallic thread hand -embroidery of floral sprays, leaves and sunbursts. Flower heads have hand-sewn sequinned centers. Mandarin collar, set in sleeves 36 long slender lined sleeves with 16 slits edged in gold metallic braid and flower and leaf drops. Fitted princess line with the matching gold metallic braid down either side continuing on to the hem line and on either side of the 36 side seam slits. Weights at the bottom. Lined in off-white cotton sateen with an inside pocket. Completely hand over-cast.
HCT.1988.248.8 & HCT.1955.2.1 & HCT.1955.242.2ab
1800-1899, 1900-1955, 1930-1950
Tibetan Woman's Ensemble
Red cotton machine woven shirt a) and long green sleeveless wrap overcoat b) from Tibet. Green overcoat has light blue lining. Several loose threads on overcoat (hem unfinished) c) brown cotton vest/tunic, open down center front, constructed from a single piece of woven cloth, decorative diamond motif woven across shoulders in back, at waist and hem, and at lower CF opening in white, yellow and orange d) woven multicolored belt with fringed ends e) narrow belt, black background, embroidered with star-bursts in yellow, green, purple and orange, small mirrors in center of star-bursts f) multicolored horizontally striped and strip woven wool apron; g/h) red and green wool felt knee length boots with thick soles and embroidered vamps a) red blouse b) green robe c) tunic d) belt-woven in predominant colors of red, green, black and white with fringed ends e) belt-black ground with floral embroidered designs in green, red and yellow f) apron gh) boots i) leather bag (coin purse) with silver and coral embellishment j) carnelian necklace w/metal pendant (charm) k) orange bead necklace l) yellow bead necklace m) hat n) silver ring of fish in paisley cone shape
HCT.1983.8.25a-n
1959-1960
South Korean Woman's Ensemble
Chogori and ch'ima in dark red silk satin jacquard with multicolored, mostly gold, carnation pattern.
HCT.1988.351.10ab
Sari
Orange/black shot silk with purple silk cotton sari and bodice with weft woven purple stripes and flowers. a)Sari - about 6 yards, fringe at one end and turned and finished at the other b)Bodice - lined with cotton, with hook and eye closure at center front. Machine sewn and hand finished, side seams are not finished.
HCT.2009.8.2ab
1990-2005
Polish Woman's Ensemble
Multicolored Polish costume ensemble with embellishment and embroidery. Ensemble includes stockings and boots. a) bodice/skirt: Multicolored skirt/bodice. Bodice part is black velveteen with embroidered flowers on chest. Striped skirt (colors are purples, pink, green, and black. Hem is black-velveteen trim with embroidered flowers. Back of skirt has the same trim as the apron. (Off-white cording and ribbon embellished with blue and red sequins and clear seed beads. Fashion fabric is very heavy. Inside skirt is lined with red and white striped with printed flowers (cotton). Bodice lines with medium-weight white cotton. b) apron: Heavy wool striped multicolored skirt, with black heavy velveteen hem band embroidered with roses and greenery. Cording trim on top of black band and around skirt (trim is off-white cording and ribbon, with red and bluish sequin attached onto cording with clear seed bead). Trim (white sequins and seed beads) continue up center back. No closures up center back except for the top latch-buckle. Inside hem is finished with burlap-like trim. Trim is bastes on skirt (can see stitches on wrong side). c) blouse: Off-white cotton shirt with large 3/4-length sleeves hemmed with openwork lace. Collar edges (center front) are slightly extended and have the same openwork lace as the sleeve hems. Flowers and greenery embroidered along shoulders. Shoulders are gathered, and bodice is short. One closure (button and button loop top center front). d) headscarf: Off-white wool or cotton scarf with warp-woven design. Scarf embroidered with multicolored flowers and greenery in one corner. Trim with pink synthetic fringe. e&f) stockings: Stretch knit nylon thigh highs. g&h) boots: Black leather high-top boots with laces.
HCT.2001.47.1a-i
1950-1976
Moroccan Caftan
A turquoise silk caftan with gold embroidery.
HCT.1988.382.2
1870
Moravian Man's Ensemble
Moravian men's costume consisting of a vest, shirt, breeches, belt and hat. a) Green wool felt; multicolored embroidery (yellow, pale green, pink, red, blue, orange, light blue, and lavender) at all openings and pocket welts; pale green X cross stitch embroidery at all seams; 18 gold filigree buttons and fake buttonholes; three gold filigree buttons on each pocket welt; lined with natural colored linen. b) White cotton sheeting; black embroidery at collar, cuffs and center front opening; yellow embroidery on shoulder yokes; small stand-up collar; front opening to middle of shirt; bodice is pin-tucked into collar; very full sleeves with cartridge pleats at shoulder and cuffs, has underarm gusset; hem has side vents. c) Brown sueded cotton; X cross stitched embroidery down side seams and around pocket openings; legs cartridge-pleated into waist and knee bands; deep pockets in side seams; gusset at side seams and knee; suede ties at knee with decorative cutouts; fully underlined in natural-colored linen. f.)Cream and tan leather lined with felted wool; wide; decorative center strip in brown sueded cotton covered with multicolored embroidery; embroidery also in leather on either side; decorative metal staples set along edges of strip; decorative cutting in edge of leather that binds belt and leather around center strip. g.) Black wool felt; short rolled brim; low flat top; yellow ribbon hat band with multicolored brocade pattern; back bow with stacked loops supported by stiff paper; paper flowers on right side; two red, white, and blue ribbons under flowers; elastic chin band.
HCT.1993.746.1a-g
1900-1950