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Cerset 018. Women's outer garment ‘Yupka’ Inv. # 195 Poltava region, Khorol district Trubaytsi village Early 20th century Made of dark green velvet, lined with calico, with internal ties Decorated with green, pink, and blue silk braid around the neckline, sleeves, and chest. The right side of the chest is decorated with an appliqué floral motif in the form of a branch with flowers. Along the edge of the right side and on the sleeves, there is artistic stitching with wavy lines and floral ornaments. At the back, the fabric forms six longitudinal folds, decorated with buttons. The skirt belonged to Babai (née Sirikova) Yevdokia Zakharivna, born in 1902. It was donated to the collection by her grandson, Babai Anatolii Yevgeniiovych, in 2018.