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Man's Sash (kontush Sash) (Poland)

This is a Man's sash (kontush sash). It was workshop of Jakub Paschalis Jakubowicz. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk, metallic thread. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 412.8 × 35.5 cm (13 ft. 6 1/2 in. × 14 in.)

Cite this object as

Man's Sash (kontush Sash) (Poland); Workshop of Jakub Paschalis Jakubowicz ((Polish, 1736–1817)); silk, metallic thread; H x W: 412.8 × 35.5 cm (13 ft. 6 1/2 in. × 14 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1937-17-1

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