Portugal Multicolored Wool Festival Dance Costume
Title
Portugal Multicolored Wool Festival Dance Costume
Description
Donor note: Traditional Portuguese women's Festival Dance Costume. Red, black, and white striped wool full skirt with black hemline border hand embellished with multi-colored flowers; matching weskit with lacings. Red wool apron with multi-colored chenille embroidery. White cotton peasant blouse with blue hand embroidery. Black fringed head scarf with colorful paisley print. Ornately embroidered purse pocket with waistband tie.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Kay King
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-240
Coverage
Portugal
Extent
Bodice - Bust: 36" Vest - Bust: 34" Skirt - Waist: 28"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition.
Textile
Wool, Wool Felt, and Cotton
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2015.46.7
Collection
Tags
Citation
Unknown designer, “Portugal Multicolored Wool Festival Dance Costume,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed January 19, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/420.