Object class: Tunics / Function: 2.3 Special Ornaments, Garb, and Finery Worn to Battle by Warrior (excluding status insignia) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Object class Tunics Function 2.3 Special Ornaments, Garb, and Finery Worn to Battle by Warrior (excluding status insignia)

Hearst Museum object titled Tunic, accession number 5-14311, described as Tunic, white handwoven cotton plainweave. "Jibbeh." Silk ikat panels on sleeves and underarms. Appliqued blue cotton squares on front, back, and sides. Beige felted wool applique at head opening. Width across arms 141 centimeters, length 104 centimeters. Context of use: Mahdist garment dating from the period 1885 to 1899, worn by an officer in Mahdist army. See also 5-14312.

Hearst Museum object titled Tunic, accession number 5-14312, described as Tunic, natural cotton plainweave. "Jibbeh." Black woven wool and yellow woven wool appliqued squares; lobed pockets front and back with embroidered design; slits on sides; twisted blue and white threads sewn on as decorative edgings. Moth damage and stains. Width across arms 136 centimeters, length 95 centimeters. Context of use: Mahdist garment dating from the period 1885 to 1899 worn by an officer in the Mahdist army. See also 5-14311.