Embroidered Dress Chemise | Suva Gora, Macedonia

$285.00

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Description

Origin: Macedonia | Suva Gora region
Era: Early 20th century (circa 1910-1930)
Condition: good; fugitive dye around embroidery; minor age spotting; normal signs of wear and age; no holes/tears; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
  Across front: 20″ between underarms
  Width – at waist: 23″
  Width – at bottom: 29″
  Length: 48″
  Sleeves: 20.5″ from shoulder seam to cuff
  Collar: 15″ fully closed
Additional Notes: Traditional woman’s chemise from the Suva Gora region of Macedonia. Beautifully embroidered by hand with multicolored wool (?) and metallic threads. The motifs on the shoulders are particularly nice. The embroidered cuffs of this region are quite atypical of Macedonia and more resemble the costumes of other European cultures. The colors have run very slightly along the edges of the embroidery and there are also some minor age spots and other signs of age.

Additional information

Weight 3 lbs
Condition

Suitable for wear

Era

Early 20th Century (circa 1910-1930)

Gender

Women's clothing