Shirt, man's

Description

Man's printed calico shirt covered with talismanic inscriptions, worn under armour and believed to protect the wearer from danger during battle: Middle East, Iran, 18th century

Museum reference

A.1890.401

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Shirt, man's

Production information

Iran, West Asia

Date

18th century

Materials

Calico

Physical description

Printed calico; covered with talismanic inscriptions

Associations

Paris Exhibition of 1889

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Shirt, man's

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