Chapan (man's robe)

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Coat, Man’s (Aba )

DateLate 19th- early 20th C.

GeographyArab

MediumSilk, lined with cotton, warp-faced plain weave, lining is plain weave.

Dimensions161.3 x 139.7 cm (63 1/2 x 55 in.)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Charles R. Frazier, 1952 (4696.1)

Object number4696.1

DescriptionArabic man’s coat (aba ) or shaped garment made up of three main pieces and sleeves that are straight and close-fitting with gussets. Collar stands 1/2 “ high and trimmed with black cording. Sleeves are rounded and slit and are trimmed similarly at the cuff. There is one deep side pocket. Fabric is red, yellow, green, and white vertical stripes. Lined with white fabric.

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