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2004.76.4

Very large overgarment of transparent nylon flock-printed in white with vertical stripes. [JP 21/10/2004]

2004.76.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Very large overgarment of transparent nylon flock-printed in white with vertical stripes. [JP 21/10/2004]
Long description
The stripes on the garment alternate between one printed with 'Emafi Igbadun Sayo' in capital letters, and another printed with a repeat pattern of circular motifs with four projections. The neckline is assymetrical and embroidered with pale blue thread. There is a large square front pocket. [JP 21/10/2004]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Person
Field collector John Leslie Gordon Stenning
PRM source Hilary Stenning
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1950-1961
Date collected
1950 - 1961
Acquisition information
Donated: 2004
Materials and processes
Material Nylon Textile Synthetic, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Process Printed, Process Embroidered, Process Stitched, Process Machine-made
Dimensions
Length x Width 1350 x 1800 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2004.76.4

Search terms: Clothing, Shirt

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