pectoral ornament 784/4,α
Plastron of silk brocaded fabric. Applique decoration with fillet, paisleys and gold cords sewn together
Plastron of silk brocaded fabric. Applique decoration with fillet, paisleys and gold cords sewn together
Plastron of silk brocaded fabric. Applique decoration with fillet, paisleys and gold cords sewn together
Plastron of silk brocaded fabric. Applique decoration with fillet, paisleys and gold cords sewn together
Object Identity
Object ID Number
784/4,α
Object name
pectoral ornament
Other / Local name
plastron
Style
island
Production date range
end of 19th century - beginning of 20th century
Part of outfit
Yes
Physical Description
Description
Επιστήθιο, τραχηλιά από μεταξωτή στόφα σε κίτρινο κάμπο με ενυφασμένα μοτίβα με πολύχρωμες μεταξοκλωστές. Φέρει επίρραπτη διακόσμηση με χρυσό γαλόνι, γαρνιρισμένο με τρέσα με λαχούρια από χρυσά συρραμένα κορδόνια. Είναι φοδραρισμένο με βαμβακερό ύφασμα.
Decoration & Patterns
Decoration
vegetal decoration
Decorative patterns / subjects
bouquet
Height
0.280
Width
0.350
Production
Production date range
end of 19th century - beginning of 20th century
Production place (Country | Geographic Area | Prefecture & Region)
Greece | Aegean Islands | Chios
Eastern Aegean (Psara)
Material
cotton
rich brocaded fabric
silk thread
Techniques
applique
embellished
industrially woven textile
Use
User
woman
Age
young woman 
Status
bride 
Occasion
bridal
Date range
end of 19th century - beginning of 20th century
User
woman
Status
married woman
Occasion
festive
Date range
end of 19th century - beginning of 20th century
Place of use (Country | Geographic Area | Prefecture & Region)
Greece | Aegean Islands | Chios
Eastern Aegean (Psara)
Acquisition
Acquisition method
Gift
Collector
Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO)
Acquisition date (circa)
17/11/1952
Documentation
Research bibliographic references
Hadjimichali, A. 1948-1954: Ελληνικαί εθνικαί ενδυμασίαι. Athens, vol. 1-2. 
Ioannou-Giannara, Τ. 1986, Ελληνικές κλώστινες συνθέσεις. Δαντέλες, Athens, Melissa publications. 
Lada-Minotou, Μ. et. al. 1993, Ελληνικές φορεσιές, Athens, Greek Historical and Ethnological Society. 
Papantoniou, Ι. 1996, Ελληνικές τοπικές ενδυμασίες, Nauplion, Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation. 

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