PolarBear
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I recently discovered that the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC owns this Mahdist Jibbeh or tunic dating from 1881-1898
Here is a link to it with more information. You can also make the image on the site full screen and enlarge it as well.
http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/50009451
Like most textiles or costumes it is not on regular display to prevent fading, etc. My guess is that if you really wanted to see it you could contact the Costume Institute at the Museum
http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-.../curatorial-departments/the-costume-institute
Here is a link to it with more information. You can also make the image on the site full screen and enlarge it as well.
http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/50009451
Like most textiles or costumes it is not on regular display to prevent fading, etc. My guess is that if you really wanted to see it you could contact the Costume Institute at the Museum
http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-.../curatorial-departments/the-costume-institute
