"Historic label text, date unknown:\n'Robe, with sleeves, of linen, woven with stripes, and embroidered round the neck and at the cuffs with red, yellow, black, and green silks, chiefly in chain stitch. The pattern consists of successive bands of primitive ornament, between some of which are chequered panels, panels with chevrons, occasional rows of ?veiled women heads, balanced rude scroll arrangements, &c.; edged with a necklace device, beyong which is an open arrangement of circles and floriated slender crosses. Abyssinian. 19th century. L. 4ft 1in. W., from sleeve to sleeve, 5ft. 2in. Given by the Secretary of State for India. / This robe formerly belonged to the Queen of Abyssinia.' [Text - from catalogue? - pasted into accessions register.]\n\nDisclaimer: this label text includes terminology which has fallen from usage, repeated in this record in its original historical context. []"@en . . . .