The Philippine terno, c1920
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With the sleeves creased and upright and the neglible pañuelo thrown low at the back, this terno foreshadows the elegant silhouette of later years. The silk skirt, slim and gracefully falling from the waist to the tip of the pointed train, is accentuated by a sobrefalda with diagonal hem and embroidered with the same floral design of the upper garmentImage type: Reproduction: PhotographMedia format: With prints List(s) this item appears in: Baro't saya / Terno, ca. 1920s (photos)
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Barcode | |
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Filipinas Heritage Library | Retrato - Clothing and Adornments | CL00081 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | CL00081 |
With the sleeves creased and upright and the neglible pañuelo thrown low at the back, this terno foreshadows the elegant silhouette of later years. The silk skirt, slim and gracefully falling from the waist to the tip of the pointed train, is accentuated by a sobrefalda with diagonal hem and embroidered with the same floral design of the upper garment.
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