Skirt in burnt-orange and brown. The warp is black and the weft is orange. The skirt tapers in and is slightly gathered where it connects to the waistband, fastening with a silver metal zipper at the back. The lining is light pink fabric and has one elastic loop for hanging attached to the left inside lining below the waistband.

• Narrative

  Part of a diplomatic staff suit, or costume, designed for the four representatives to wear at the Philippines Pavilion, at the Seattle World's Fair in 1962 (April-October). Arturo Cruz was chosen by Luis Araneta (architect and government appointed director of the pavilion) to design the tailored suits and traditional costumes for the staff. His salon made the suits and balintawak costumes using traditional textiles representing different regions of the Philippines.

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• Type of Item skirt
• Culture Filipino
• Material synthetic fibre, metal
• Measurements height 60.7 cm, width 44.7 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Julia Tecson, Miguel Tecson
• Received from Miguel Tecson

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• Made in Manila

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• Creation Date during 1962
• Ownership Date before January 27, 2014
• Acquisition Date on January 27, 2014

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3048/0034