Costume, Performance
Object number2011.9.1 a-d
Mediumcotton; metal
Credit LineGift of Marion A. Constantinides
DescriptionCypriot costume consisting of dress (Foustani), pants (Pantelonia), overcoat (Saya), and headscarf (Mandilli).DimensionsMeasured laying flat.(a) Height: 54.25; Width: (at shoulders) 19 ; Length: (of sleeves) 24.5
(b) H: 43 ; W: (at waist) 10
(c) H: 49 ; W: 16; L: 22
(d) W: ~29.5 ; L: ~29
Marks(a)
Small tag in neckline "16".
(b)
Tag in waistline "16".
(c)
Tags in neckline "18" and "WASH SEPARATELY / IN COLD WATER".
Historical NotesCypriot costume and headscarf worn by donor Marion A. Constantinides to represent her Greek and Cypriot heritage at various ethnic events. Her mother was of Greek heritage and her father was of Cypriot heritage.
Previous owner
Marion A. Constantinides
Subjects
On View
Not on view
Related Object
1950-1959
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