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Russet overcoat of a Marcinowice resident

 The Ethnographic Museum in Kraków

The Ethnographic Museum in Kraków
Poland

A white overcoat belonging to a resident of the village of Marcinowice. Used in the early 20th century. Embroidered with black wool thread. It is fastened with 15 hooks.

Kraków russet overcoats of this type were worn in areas north of Kraków, near Miechów. White overcoats decorated with figure-eight motifs made of black cord could also be found in the area. Sewn by hand.

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  • Title: Russet overcoat of a Marcinowice resident
  • Date Created: early 20th century
  • Location Created: Marcinowice, Kozłów Commune, Miechów District
  • Physical Dimensions: length 124 cm
  • Type: clothes
  • Medium: cloth, hook and eye clasp, haberdashery cord
  • Art Form: hand embroidery, hand sewing
 The Ethnographic Museum in Kraków

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