Shirt Item Number: Sf961 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Shirt with a vertical neck slit, stand-up collar and full length sleeves. Made of off-white, plain weave wool, sewn together by hand and with machine stitching.

History Of Use

Bayeta is made by males on the treadle loom and is used for garments that are cut to size and sewn, such as trousers, shirts, skirts and vests. The style, the construction and and the loom used are non-indigenous and derive from Spanish peasant tradition. Handspun sheep's wool is the traditional material, but synthetic yarns are now used. Boys are dressed in shirts with plain sleeves and circular wrap-around skirts between ages one and three or four. After that age, they change to wearing trousers and more elaborate shirts.

Narrative

Made by Rosendo Quispe Cruz for his 15 month old son, Mario Quispe Marca. Made on request for the Museum.

Specific Techniques

Plain weave fabric; machine and hand stitching.

Cultural Context

male toddler

Item History

What

Name
Shirt
Identification Number
Sf961
Type of Item
shirt
Material
wool fibre
Manufacturing Technique
woven, spun and sewn
Overall
height 44.5 cm, width 77.0 cm, depth 3.0 cm

Who

Culture
Quechua
Creator
Rosendo Quispe Cruz (Maker)
Field Collector
Mary Frame
Previous Owner
Mary Frame
Received from
Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Taquile, Puno, Peru

When

Creation Date
between May 1983 and May 15, 1983
Collection Date
during 1983
Ownership Date
before October 27, 1983
Acquisition Date
on October 27, 1983

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Accession Number
0948/0073