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Tunic

2010.170.1.2

Name
Tunic
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Description
Tunic
Fitted, shaped sleeveless tunic in gold silk (?) satin with beaded decorative motifs; hand and machine stitched; lined with off-white cotton; side slits at hemline extend 22.5 cm and side slits at underarm extend 3 cm; full right side torso opening with under placket and 6 snap closure; right side shoulder opening with under facing and 3 snap closure; self lined Chinese or Military style collar with 2 snap front closure; shaped hemline; front tunic length is slightly shorter than back; all-over decorative motifs in leaf like shapes with a centre stem-like design are worked in colours of green, blue and silver sequins and bugle beads; stylized designs worked with similar components and colours are positioned and shaped to fit the armhole, neckline, collar and hem areas.
Dimension
Width: 31.5cm | Length: 99.5cm | Circumference: 104.5cm
Catalogue Number
2010.170.1.2
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