Object ID
1994.51.D
Object Name
Cumberband
Object Collection
Bisioulis Collection (is part of)
Date Created
February 22, 2013, 1890 – 1920
Material
Cotton; Silk; Wool
Object Entities
Bisioulis, Becky and John (collected by)
Bisioulis, Becky (is related to)
Bisioulis, John (is related to)
Bisioulis, Becky (is related to)
Bisioulis, John (is related to)
Object Description
Handmade multicolored cumberband. The base of the band is a think tan cotton fabric. Stitched on the fabric is a layer of navy cotton fabric. Then embroidered on the navy fabric are two figure 8 designs. The colors are red, blue, orange, green, and pink. At the top of the band there is a strip of navy corduroy fabric. The tie straps are the same navy soft fabric.
Origin
Donated by Becky and John Bisioulis. The cumberband is part of a traditional folk costume made in Greece. The costume is circa 1890-1920.
Rights and Reproduction
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Citation
Cumberband, February 22, 2013, 1890 – 1920, Bisioulis Collection, National Hellenic Museum, https://hellenic.whirlihost.com/Detail/objects/6136. Accessed 04/25/24.