Woman’s Jacket


Jacket for an unmarried woman.

Title: Woman’s Jacket

Artist: Unknown

Creation Date: 19th or Early 20th century

Geography: Indonesia, Sumatra

Culture: Kauer

Medium: Cotton, silk, gold and silver wrapped thread, cowrie shell, glass sequin

Technique: Plain weave, supplementary weft patterning (brocading), appliqué, embroidery

Dimensions: 146.7 x 28.2 cm (57 3/4 x 11 1/8 in)

Classification: Costumes; principal attire (upper body)

Credit Line: Gift of Leslie Nevison, 2021

Object ID Number: 2021.7.KT526