Long-sleeved open vest. Front cross stitch embroidered with large geometric design composed of triangular shapes. Seams and edges have bright orange stitching. Hidden pocket along lower right side. The left sleeve is composed of multiple pieces of fabric. The cuffs are heavily embroidered in two rows of repeating triangles. The open front and hem are bordered with two rows of dark red platform-style pattern.

• Narrative

  Purchased by the donor in Damascus, in the early 1990s.

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• Type of Item jacket
• Culture Syrian
• Material fibre, silk fibre
• Measurements height 81.0 cm, width 141.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Denise Jacques
• Received from Denise Jacques

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• Made in Syria

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• Ownership Date before September 16, 2020
• Acquisition Date on September 16, 2020

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3448/0047