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SlipCh287

A woman's white half-slip. Gathered at the waist by an elastic in casing. Wide band of white eyelet lacing is attached with widely spaced pleats. Lacing design from top to bottom is consisting of the following horizontal rows: holes in the formation of a zig zag, upward pointing tulip-like flowers in profile, twelve-petalled flowers within vertically elongated octagons, downward pointing tulip-like flowers in profile, and holes in the formation of a zig zag. Scalloped hemline. Tuck at hipline for lengthening.

Culture
Polish
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Lowicz, Poland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShoesCh283 a-b

Pair of woman's off-white felt slippers have black wool braid binding at the upper edge. There is also a red, green and black embroidered wool design on vamp and upper edge. There is a red, white, black and green concentric circle wool pom-pom on the vamp. A flat grey leather sole is glued on to the bottom.

Culture
Polish
Material
wool fibre, dye, leather skin and adhesive
Made in
Zakopane, Poland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseCh279

White cotton blouse with open work. The blouse has a wide collar, long cuffed sleeves and front centre opening with white plastic buttons. The collar and cuffs have scalloped edges and open work in floral and leaf motifs. The sleeves have open work from the shoulders to cuffs. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Polish
Material
cotton fibre
Made in
Zakopane, Poland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DressCh284

Sleeveless dress with embroidery. The dress has a round neck, no sleeves and partial centre back opening with glass buttons. The bodice is black velveteen with large machine embroidered floral motifs in red, pink and yellow. The skirt has vertical stripes in three shades of green, two shades of blue, purple and off-white. There is a black velveteen border around the hemline with large floral motifs, narrow bands of white lace and sequins. The skirt is lined with starched cotton muslin with printed pink floral pattern. Very stiff and heavy.

Culture
Polish
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre, rayon fibre ?, dye, plastic, glass and starch
Made in
Lowicz, Poland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ApronCh285

Multicoloured wool apron. The apron is tightly pleated onto the waistband that fastens with hook and eye closures in the back. There are vertical stripes in three shades of green, two shades of blue, purple and off-white. There is a black velveteen border around the hemline with large machine embroidered flowers and leaves in red, pink, white and green; two narrow bands of white lace, silver and green sequins and small glass beads. Very stiff and heavy. The inside is unlined.

Culture
Polish
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre, rayon fibre ?, plastic and dye
Made in
Lowicz, Poland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BlouseCh286

White cotton blouse with lace and machine embroidery. The blouse has a collar, partial front centre opening with pink ribbon ties and ¾ length sleeves. On the collar are embroidered floral motifs in yellow. On the shoulders and sleeves are pointed floral motifs in red, pink, yellow, purple and blue. There is lace trim on the collar, sleeve ends and bottom hem.

Culture
Polish
Material
cotton fibre, rayon fibre and dye
Made in
Lowicz, Poland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TureenCg248 a-b

White oval tureen (part a) with oval ring base, high fluted quatrefoil sides, everted rim, horizontal d-handles at each end. A spray with two pink flowers in centre one side, smaller sprigs on other side and ends. Oval domed lid (part b) has floral sprigs and pear handle.

Culture
German
Material
glaze, paint and clay
Made in
Proszkow, Opole, Poland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TeapotCh231 a-b

White ovoid teapot (part a) widening at flat ring base, tubular spout at mid-body, high loop handle from shoulder to lower body. One large red flower with smaller flowers on body, dashes on spout and handle. Circular lid (part b) with mushroom shaped knob.

Culture
German
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Proskau, Poland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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VestCh281

Small dark red velveteen vest with sequins and beads. The vest has a centre front opening with red loops and ribbon closure. The bottom has a pointed, overlapping peblum. On the front, back centre and lower flaps are green sequin leaf motifs and a white sun motif with gold sequin centre. The inner lining is white cotton.

Culture
Polish
Material
cotton fibre, plastic, metal, glass and dye
Made in
Zakopane, Poland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeaddressCh282

Woman's Headdress Made By Wrapping And Tacking A Printed Scarf Around A White Pillbox Shaped Buckram Hat Form. The Scarf Is A Square Of Yellow Wool (Or Rayon), Printed With Pink, Blue And Yellow Flowers And Green Leaves, With Matching Yellow Rayon Fringe.

Culture
Polish
Material
wool fibre ?, rayon fibre ?, cotton fibre, dye and starch
Made in
Zakopane, Poland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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