Sleeveless blouse. Composed of two rectangular woven panels that are folded in half lengthwise, then partially stitched together down the long edges, creating a v-neck opening for the head and arm holes. Both pieces have single-sided embroidered designs on a black background. The upper portion has vertical lines and an embroidered band running down the centre of each side. The shoulders are both embroidered. The back is tied together and embellished with rows of buttons. The lower portion of the blouse is embellished with white buttons running down each seam and across both the hem and mid-section. Collector's tag sewn to interior.

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• Type of Item blouse
• Culture Laito
• Material cotton fibre, dye, shell
• Measurements height 46.7 cm, width 40.3 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Michael C. Howard
• Received from Michael C. Howard

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• Creation Date between 1970 and 1990
• Collection Date during 1994
• Ownership Date before August 24, 2022
• Acquisition Date on August 24, 2022

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3587/0020