Pin Item Number: Edz925 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A thin cylindrical hairpin of hollow silver, tapering to a point, and round in cross-section (two-thirds of the length of the pin). The shank (remaining one-third) is stamped in a solid pattern of lozenges. At both ends, there are horizontal lines around the pin with short parallel lines on the longitudinal axis in between.
History Of Use
Worn as ornament in a woman's bun (collector).
Cultural Context
Worn by Hakka women in everyday dress.
Item History
- Made in Tai O, Hong Kong, China before 1976
- Collected during 1976
- Owned by Elizabeth L. Johnson before September 2, 1976
- Received from Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor) on September 2, 1976
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese: Hakka
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Received from
- Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tai O, Hong Kong, China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before September 2, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on September 2, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0328/0024