Robe, Nigeria, Hausa. July 27, 1972. 5-11492, acc no. 2879, file code 8.3. Collector: T.D. Lanagan. Donor: W.H. Lawson. Materials, techniques: Cotton cloth sewn into tunic shape, embroidered with white thread Context of use: Worn by men Description: Garment, men's tuniclike; unfinished; yellow cotton cloth (with printed legend showing place of manifacture in England - in blue); embroidered with white thread in "Muslim" pattern; 204 cm. w.; 140 cm. l.;
Donor:
Thomas D. Lanagan and W. H. Lawson
Collection place:
Nigeria
Verbatim coll. place:
Africa; Nigeria; Hausa
Collector:
Thomas D. Lanagan
Collection date:
July 27, 1972
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Robes (main garments)
Function:
2.0 Use not specified (Secular Dress and Accoutrements, and Adornment)