Short sleeved dress in the colours of the New Caledonian flag. The neck of the garment is rounded, with a short vertical opening at back, closed by three buttons. Thin, decorative strips of red and green fabric are sewn around the chest and upper back area. Sleeves culminate in elastic gatherings, with fringe at the edges. The skirt has a dropped waist with a fringed hem.

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• Type of Item dress
• Culture Kanak
• Material cotton fibre
• Measurements height 134.0 cm, width 111.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Carol E. Mayer
• Received from Carol E. Mayer

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• Made in New Caledonia

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• Creation Date during 2002
• Ownership Date before March 13, 2014
• Acquisition Date on March 13, 2014

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3050/0003