Child's Tunic with Hood, 600–900, Attributed to Egypt, Tapestry weave in purple-colored, red-brown, and undyed wool on plain-weave ground of green wool; fringes in green and red-brown along the perimeter of the hood and lower edges, Textile (Including sleeves and hood): H. 35 1/16 in. (89.1 cm), Textiles, Heavy woolen garments such as the example seen here were generally worn as a top layer over a lighter tunic, and hoods offered added protection against heat, cold, or dust. This green wool garment is one of a number of hooded children's tunics that have been preserved
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