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Sash / Ceinture De Laine



Sergeant of the 4th Zouaves, circa 1900.

The sash is composed of light blue twilled, worsted wool. The borders of the sash each have a double hem.

Dimensions (en mm):
- Length............................140
- Width.............................110
- Minimum Weight....................110
- # of Threads per cm (waft)........21-22
- # of Threads per cm (weft)........31-32


Two Zouaves showing off their sashes, their friendship, and their tattoos!
Courtesy Georges Ortet Collection.




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