Long-sleeved smock-style shirt made of undyed cotton. Shirt has a side opening that secures at the neck and side, with a button and tie respectively. Additional ties at front centre, along waistline. Large pocket, with side opening, on right side of shirt; small pocket with top opening on left. The small pocket is accessible from the exterior of the shirt, large pocket accessible from interior. Bottom of shirt is pleated. Pencil inscription along right sleeve.

• Narrative

  Collected by the donor in Gujarat, India in 1988 while researching textiles and paper-making.

• History Of Use

  This shirt was everyday wear for men.

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• Type of Item shirt
• Culture Rabari
• Material cotton fibre
• Measurements height 74.3 cm, width 170.0 cm, depth 6.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Dorothy Field
• Received from Dorothy Field

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• Made in Gujarat

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• Ownership Date before August 3, 2021
• Acquisition Date on August 3, 2021

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good