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1949

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2017

2025

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Man's Coat (choga) (India)

This is a Man's coat (choga). It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is wool, silk and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mabel Choate. It is credited Gift of Mabel Choate.

Its dimensions are

H x W (Full sleeve width): 132.1 × 170.2 cm (52 in. × 5 ft. 7 in.)

Cite this object as

Man's Coat (choga) (India); wool, silk; H x W (Full sleeve width): 132.1 × 170.2 cm (52 in. × 5 ft. 7 in.); Gift of Mabel Choate; 1949-107-1

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