Woman's tunic with asymmmetric front opening. Square, waist-length garment, made of pink cotton woven in herring-bone twill. Left front fastens by means of black cord knot buttons under right sleeve. Sleeves are three quarter length; shallow stand-up collar. Collar, and top edge of left front side have knot buttons and loops in black. Cuffs each have two western style buttons and loops. Neck and sleeve ends have two bands of black edging fabric applied, wider on outside, narrow on inner side. Probably unworn. See 2.8.67/3, matching trousers.
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