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Pleated Skirt, 20th Century
Miao culture; Shiu Dong Township, Guizhou Province, China, Asia
C…
Skirt
Pleated Skirt, 20th Century
Miao culture; Shiu Dong Township, Guizhou Province, China, Asia
C…
Pleated Skirt, 20th Century Miao culture; Shiu Dong Township, Guizhou Province, China, Asia Cotton; 46 1/2 x 19 in. 2008.9.68 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Skirt

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-principal attire (lower body)
Culture Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumCotton
Dimensions46 1/2 x 19 in.
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2008.9.68
DescriptionSkirt; Miao culture, Siu Dong subgroup, China; 20th century. It is made of shiny dark bluish black colored cotton with tiny stiff pleats. Pleats are stitched at the top with a tiny hem at the bottom. Machine stitched flat band at the top with attached ties. Ties are 19'' long.
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