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ANTIQUE BEDOUIN COSTUMES-OLD TEXTILES FROM CENTRAL ASIA AND NAGALAND-OTTOMAN FABRICS
ETHNIC DRESS AND CLOTHING
 ID #: 226 |
A superb old
wedding Bedouin dress from the village of Saraqueb,
about 65 km South of Aleppo in North Syria. The dresses of this village
are characterized by their large surfaces of red embroidery on dark
cotton and their finelly worked seams. The motifs are often geometrical,
ressembling the forms of Bedouin jewelry. These thobs were embroidered
at the origin by the young girls from the childhood and used at their
wedding. See " The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter for
more details on Syrian dresses. About 30 to 40 years old, embroidered
mainly in red-orange silk with white, green, blue and yellow additions.
Decorated on the back and on the sides. In good conditions, no tears. but need dry cleaning
( white traces on the armpits ). Measuring about 126
cm. ( 49.60" ) in height and 66 cm. ( 25.98" ) armpit to armpit.
The circumference below is ca 200 cm ( 78.74" ). A great
sample !!
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 ID #: 227
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A wonderful old silk bath
cloth " Ikat " from Aleppo, in North Syria. Made of three
bands of textiles with different design, sewed together. Very old piece, in excellent
conditions, no stains and no tears ! Nice and small textiles dangles (
not visible on the pictures ). Early to mid 20th Century. See
more on these Ikat in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 200 and 216. It measure about
260 cm. ( 102.36" ) in length and the width is 61 cm. ( 24.01" ). RARE !
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 ID #: 232 |
A wonderful old
Turkmen silk woman's mantle, from Turkmenistan or North-East
Iran. Scarlet silk, painstakingly hand embroidered. This mantle is
heavily ornamented around the neck and down the sides. The ornaments are
made of mixed metals and are about all presents ( only one is missing ).
Some need to be tacked back onto the fabric. The russian fabric covering
some places can be easily removed. Circa 1950s, in very good conditions,
some ligth stains. Measuring about 100
cm. ( 39.37" ) in height and 54 cm. ( 21.25" ) at the
shoulders. The circumference below is ca 176 cm ( 69.29" ). A rare
sample !!
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 ID #: 201 |
A rare antique
Pitchwai Rajasthan North India, early 20th Century. Excellent
quality of painting, fresh colors and superb design. In good conditions,
but worn by places. Replaced on cotton support. Signature below rigth.
It measure about 80 cm. (
31.49 " ) in height and 70 cm. ( 27.55" ) in width. A
collector's piece !
Price : US$ 1100.00
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 ID #: 206 |
A great antique
festive dress from the Qalamoun, in Northern Lebanon.
Late 19th, early 20th century. The technique and pattering of the
embroidery is reminiscent of the forms common in Turkey, with islamic
motifs. A rare sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses. White linen in very good conditions ( same small
stains ). See similar dress and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 178 ss.
The height is about
144 cm. ( 56.69" ) and it measure ca 64 cm. ( 25.19" ) armpit to armpit.
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 ID #: 209 |
A colorfoul old and
original dress from North Syria, probably Maaret en-Numan
region. About 30 to 50 years old. Here the choice of the colours is
different than in others places of the region. The embroidery
decorations of the dress are concentrated on the back lower part and on
the sides. In very good conditions, some dirt easy to remove. See
more on these dresses in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 181 ss.
The height is about
135 cm. ( 53.14" ) and it measure ca 55 cm. ( 21.63" ) armpit to armpit.
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 ID #: 228 |
A lovely old silk bath
cloth " Ikat " from Aleppo, in North Syria. Made of three
bands of textiles with different design, sewed together. Nice and small textiles dangles (
not visible on the pictures ). Very old piece, in good
conditions, no tears. Some very small stains ligthly visible. Early to mid 20th Century.
These textiles are very difficult to photography and the pictures do not
give justice to the real colors. See
more on these Ikat in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 200 and 216. It measure about
183 cm. ( 72.04" ) in length and the width is 87 cm. ( 34.25" ). RARE !
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: 233 |
A wonderful old
festive Bedouin skirt from the Oasis of es-Schune,
in Syria. Hand embroidered skirt, with red, green and blue silk threads
on black satin or rayonne. Dense cross-stich pattern. The bembroidery is
absolutely fantastic. This sample is not just a skirt, but a true
work of Art !! No lining at the
interior. Has an elastic running through the waistline. The colors are more red than violet ( the pictures do not give
the real color ). About 30 to 40 years old and actually totally absent
in the bazaars. See similar sample in " The
arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 182. In good
conditions, clean and no stains. The heigth is ca 97 cm. ( 38.18" ) and
the waist measure 100
cm. ( 39.37" ) in circumference : the elastic can be adjusted to
any smaller or bigger size. The circumference below is 196 cm. ( 77.16" ).
You will love this skirt !
SOLD
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 ID #: 212 |
A superb antique
embroidered sleeve of syrian festive dress from Quteife. Red cotton with meticulous
and wonderful embroidery.
Early 20th Century. See similar dress in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 178. In very good
conditions, no stains or tears. It measure about 107 cm. ( 42.12" )
by 25 cm. ( 9.84" ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: 204
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A beautiful old
Bedouin " Abaya " or tunic probably from Rashaida Nomads in
Sudan. An excellent sample in good conditions, but need dry cleaning. An
important part of the decor is made with real silver threads ( darker on
the pictures ). Traditionnal Bedouin garment for women, made from differents
strips of cloth sewn together. See very similar decoration in " Africa
adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 274 ss. The maximum height measure about 113 cm.
( 44.48" ) and the width is ca 113 cm. ( 44.48" ). Easy to wear : no
sleaves ! The last picture represent on other piece but is helpful to
understand the way to wear it.
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: 239
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A superb old
festive Bedouin women's mantle from the Oasis of es-Schune,
in Syria. Hand embroidered skirt, with red, green and blue silk threads
on black satin or rayonne. Dense cross-stich pattern. The bembroidery is
absolutely fantastic. This sample is not just a mantle, but a true
work of Art !! No lining at the
interior. The colors are more red than violet ( the pictures do not give
the real color ). About 30 to 40 years old and actually totally absent
in the bazaars. See similar sample in " The
arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 182- 184. In good
conditions, clean and no stains. The heigth is ca 124 cm. ( 48.81" ) and
the width 65 cm. ( 25.59" ), armpit to armpit.
The circumference below is ca 164 cm ( 64.56" ).
SOLD
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 ID #: 26
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A rare old body cloth
from Sema or Chang Tribes in Nagaland, Northeast India. See
similar body cloth in " The Nagas " by Julian Jacobs, p. 276
ss. Black and red cloth decorated with cowrie shells and 28 dangles made
up of dark brown glass beads and copper pipes. In good conditions, with
some pieces unsewn. It measure about 134 cm. ( 52.75 inches ) by
95 cm. ( 37.40 inches ).
Price : US$ 240.00
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 ID #: 221 |
A superb old Turkmen
woman's coat. Vintage handwoven silk and cotton fabric embroidered
in yellow with gilt threads. Decorated with two old coins dated 1356 (
1937 AD ). The interior is made of Russian printed cotton fabric. In
good conditions but worn by places. Need dry cleaning. A rare sample !
The height is about
113 cm. ( 44.48" ) and it measure ca 50 cm. ( 19.68" ) armpit to armpit.
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 ID #: 240 |
A beautiful nice old
Turkoman silk woman's mantle, from Turkmenistan or North-East
Iran. Red silk, painstakingly hand embroidered. Rich embroidery in
yellow, white and red threads. The sleeves are decorated and the sides
are also ligthly embroidered. Circa 1940-50, in very good conditions,
with a small stain below left. Need dry cleaning. Measuring about 102
cm. ( 40.15" ) in height and 55 cm. ( 21.65" ) armpit to
armpit.
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: 241
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A wonderful old
Bedouin " Abaya " or tunic probably from Rashaida Nomads in
Sudan. An excellent sample in good conditions, but need dry cleaning.
Some tears and holes ( see pictures ) and white stains. An
important part of the decor is made with real silver threads ( darker on
the pictures ). Traditionnal Bedouin garment for women, made from differents
strips of cloth sewn together. See very similar decoration in " Africa
adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 274 ss. The height measure about 98 cm.
( 38.58" ) and the width is ca 120 cm. ( 47.24" ). Easy to wear : no
sleaves ! The last picture represent on other piece but is helpful to
understand the way to wear it.
Price : US$ 160.00
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 ID #: 234
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A great old silk bath
cloth " Ikat " from Aleppo, in North Syria. Rare
sample with very original color and made of only one piece of textile.
Great design. Very old piece, in excellent overall
conditions, some tiny tears with very old repairs, nearl invisible. Early to mid 20th Century.
These textiles are very difficult to photography and the pictures do not
give justice to the real colors. See
more on these Ikat in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 200 and 216. It measure about
206 cm. ( 81.10" ) in length and the width is 98 cm. ( 38.58" ). RARE !
Price : US$ 180.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 207
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A superb antique
women's coat from the outskirts of Kafr Tacharim, in Syria. Early 20th century.
Women's coats from this area differ from other areas by being
considerably wider at the bottom. The embroidery decorations of the
coats are concentrated on the upper opening and the facings. The whole
surface of the triangular patterned areas of the two facings is covered
with embroidery. A rare sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses : the embroidered pattern of the wrist correspond
to the work inside. In very good conditions, but the interior below (
not decorated ) is worn. See similar coat and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 190.
The height is about
133 cm. ( 52.36" ) and it measure ca 40 cm. ( 15.74" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #: 211
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A wonderful antique mirror
bag from North Syria. Red cotton with meticulous embroidery.
Early 20th Century. The pictures show the bag front and back. See
more on these bags in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 180. In very good
conditions, no stains or tears. It measure about 22 cm. ( 8.66" )
by 18.5 cm. ( 7.28" ). RARE !
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: 236
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A very nice old
Turkoman silk woman's mantle, from Turkmenistan or North-East
Iran. Black silk, painstakingly hand embroidered. Rich embroidery in
yellow, white and red threads. The sleeves are decorated and the sides
are also embroidered. Circa 1940-50, in very good conditions. Measuring about 102
cm. ( 40.15" ) in height and 66 cm. ( 25.98" ) armpit to
armpit. The circumference below is ca 144 cm ( 56.69" ). An
excellent sample !!
Price : US$ 190.00
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 ID #: 208
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A beautiful old
women's dress from North Syria, probably Chan Sheichun region. About
30 to 40 years old. The embroidery decorations of the coats are
concentrated on the back lower part and on the sides. An excellent sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses. In very good conditions, some dirt easy to remove. See similar
dress and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 186.
The height is about
120 cm. ( 47.24" ) and it measure ca 63 cm. ( 24.8" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 190.00
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 ID #: 231
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A superb old
Turkoman Tekke wild silk scarf, from Turkmenistan. Made in
traditionnal cranberry-red palette. Beautiful design, hand made. Circa
1950s , in very good conditions ( one small stain nearly invisible ).
Large size allow to wear it on shoulders, over head and to cover mouth. It measure about
240 cm. by 200 cm. by 210 cm. ( 94.48" by 78.74" by 82.67" ).
Price : US$ 110.00
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 ID #: 230 |
A very beautiful old
wedding Bedouin dress from the village of Saraqueb,
about 65 km South of Aleppo in North Syria. The dresses of this village
are characterized by their large surfaces of red embroidery on dark
cotton and their finelly worked seams. The motifs are often geometrical,
ressembling the forms of Bedouin jewelry. These thobs were embroidered
at the origin by the young girls from the childhood and used at their
wedding. See " The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter for
more details on Syrian dresses. About 20 to 30 years old, embroidered
mainly in red-orange silk with white, green, blue and yellow additions.
In very good conditions, but need dry cleaning. No tear. Measuring about 132
cm. ( 51.96" ) in height and 56 cm. ( 22.04" ) armpit to armpit.
The circumference below is ca 198 cm ( 77.95" ). An excellent
sample !
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 ID #: 210
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A great quality old
women's coat probably from Qalamoun outskirts. About
40 to 80 years old. Superb embroidery work. The interior is black with
small print flowers. An excellent sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses. Overall in good conditions, ligthly worn, with
one tear on the front, near the border. See similar
dress and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 175.
The height is about
124 cm. ( 48.81" ) and it measure ca 58 cm. ( 22.83" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 180.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 223
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A rare old
women's coat from North Syria, probably Chan Sheichun region or es-Schune. About
30 to 40 years old. The embroidery decorations of the coats are
concentrated on the chest and shoulders. An excellent sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses. In very good conditions, with two small tears on
the back below. Need dry cleaning. See similar
dress and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 186.
The height is about
125 cm. ( 49.21" ) and it measure ca 60 cm. ( 23.62" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: 235 |
A great old wild silk
and silk scarf or table cloth from Aleppo, in North Syria. Superb
cranberry-red wild silk and gold yellow silk. Very old piece, in good
conditions, some small stains not detracting the beauty of the piece. Early 20th Century.
These textiles are very difficult to photography and the pictures do not
give justice to the real colors. See
more on these textiles in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 216s. It measure about
114 cm. by 112 cm. ( 44.88" by 44.09" ). RARE !
Price : US$ 160.00
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 ID #: 224 |
A nice old
women's coat from North Syria. About
30 to 40 years old. The embroidery decorations of the coats are
concentrated on the side pannel and sleeves. In good conditions, some
white dirt, easy to remove. Need dry cleaning. See similar decoration on
the side in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 176. The height is about
118 cm. ( 46.45" ) and it measure ca 60 cm. ( 23.62" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: 244 |
A great quality old
women's coat probably from Qalamoun outskirts. About
40 to 80 years old. Superb embroidery work. An excellent sample of the artistic skilfulness
of the embroideresses. Overall in good conditions, ligthly worn. White
mark below on the back ( see pictures ). See similar
dress and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 175.
The height is about
120 cm. ( 47.24" ) and it measure ca 55 cm. ( 21.65" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: 237 |
A wonderful old silk bath
cloth " Ikat " from Aleppo, in North Syria. Great sample with
unusual length and original pink orange color. Made of three
bands of textiles, sewed together. Very old piece, in excellent
conditions, no tears or stains. Early to mid 20th Century.
These textiles are very difficult to photography and the pictures do not
give justice to the real colors. See
more on these Ikat in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 200 and 216. It measure about
315 cm. ( 124.01" ) in length and the width is 76 cm. ( 29.92" ). RARE !
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: 229 |
A very nice antique
Syrian embroidered table-cloth. Late 19th, early 20th century. White cotton with
extraordinary quality of embroidery. Museum piece for collectors.
Stained as usual for these very old pieces, but this do not detract the
beauty of this sample. Reversible embroidery
( the pictures show the both sides ). See more on these pieces
in the Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait. It measure about 45 cm. by 45 cm. (
17.71" by 17.71" ).
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: 242 |
A beautiful old
Turkoman Tekke wild silk scarf, from Turkmenistan. Made in
traditionnal cranberry-red palette. Beautiful design, hand made. Circa
1950s , in good conditions, some stains. The cotton dangles are more
turquoise than represented in the pictures.
Large size allow to wear it on shoulders, over head and to cover mouth. It measure about
306 cm. by 188 cm. by 180 cm. ( 120.47" by 74.01" by 70.86" ).
Price : US$ 90.00
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 ID #: 247 |
A superb old silk bath
cloth " Ikat " from Aleppo, in North Syria. Made of three
bands of textiles with different design, sewed together. Very old piece, in excellent
conditions, no stains and no tears ! Nice and small textiles dangles (
not visible on the pictures ). Early to mid 20th Century. See
more on these Ikat in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 200 and 216. It measure about
190 cm. ( 74.80" ) in length and the width is 67 cm. ( 26.37" ). RARE !
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 ID #: 243 |
A very nice old
silk
woman's coat from Aleppo, in Syria. Purple textile embroidered ( see
the " flowers " ) with metallic ( silver ? ) threads. In excellent conditions. Early to mid 20th century. Need dry cleaning. See similar fabric and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 221.
The height is about
118 cm. ( 46.45" ) and it measure ca 55 cm. ( 21.63" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 100.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 238 |
A beautiful old
woman's coat from Aleppo, in Syria. Purple textile embroidered ( see
the " flowers " ) with metallic ( silver ? ) threads. In excellent conditions. Early to mid 20th century. Need dry cleaning. See similar fabric and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 221.
The height is about
124 cm. ( 48.81" ) and it measure ca 55 cm. ( 21.63" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 90.00
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 ID #: 245 |
A fancy old
Bedouin " Abaya " or tunic probably from Rashaida Nomads in
Sudan. An excellent sample in very good conditions. An
important part of the decor is made with real silver threads ( up and darker on
the pictures ). Traditionnal Bedouin garment for women, made from differents
strips of cloth sewn together. See very similar decoration in " Africa
adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 274 ss. The maximum height measure about 133 cm.
( 52.36" ) and the width is ca 108 cm. ( 42.51" ). Easy to wear : no
sleaves ! The last picture represent on other dress but is helpful to
understand the way to wear it.
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: 246 |
A very pretty old silk bath
cloth " Ikat " from Aleppo, in North Syria. Made of three
bands of textiles with different design, sewed together. Very old piece, in excellent
conditions, no stains and no tears ! Nice and small textiles dangles (
not visible on the pictures ). Early to mid 20th Century. See
more on these Ikat in " The Arts And
Crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 200 and 216. It measure about
245 cm. ( 96.45" ) in length and the width is 60 cm. ( 23.62" ). RARE !
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 ID #: 222 |
A rare old
coat for nomad or peasant women from Syria. Blue cotton fabric, in
good condition, just ligthly worn ( a small tear on the back, below ).
Early to mid 20th century. Need dry cleaning. See similar fabric and more details in
" The arts and crafts of Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 171.
The height is about
141 cm. ( 55.51" ) and it measure ca 44 cm. ( 17.32" ) armpit to armpit.
Price : US$ 80.00
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