Apron Item Number: Edz929 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small apron of glazed black cotton. The narrow bib curves outwards to a rectangular skirt. There are loops on the top corners of both the bib and skirt. Across the top of the bib is a white fabric stripe and unglazed black border. The back is unlined.
History Of Use
Worn as an ornament and to protect clothing while working (collector).
Cultural Context
Worn by Hakka women for everyday dress.
Item History
- Made in Tai Po, 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
- Name
- Apron
- Identification Number
- Edz929
- Type of Item
- apron
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- machine woven, machine stitched and cut
- Overall
- height 52.0 cm, width 40.5 cm
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 Po, 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
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0328/0029