Sari
Item number Ef389 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A long unconstructed silk rectangle with sheer plain weave has supplementary weft border patterns. The ends are machine stitched. The selvedge edge is dark green. At the hem, there are three rows of double gold-coloured octagons, single octagons, and arches, and three rows of red-black centred squares. At the waist, there is one row of double gold-coloured octagons and two rows of small red-black centred squares. At the ends, there are woven yellow, green, and white stripes. At the lower corner on the left, there is a merchant's name ("UTTAMCHANDHARBANSUN/AMRITSAR"), stamp, numbers ("11661"), and textile length ("5 YARDS") in blue ink.
Narrative
Part of the Miss Jessie M. Miller Collection. Miss Miller was a teaching evangelist for the Anglican Church of Canada.
Cultural Context
worn by women
Item History
- Made in Punjab, India
- Collected between 1935 and 1968
- Owned by Jessie M. Miller
- Owned by Donovan F. Miller, Mrs. Donovan F. Miller and Dorothy W. Miller before November 9, 1977
- Received from Donovan F. Miller (Donor), Mrs. Donovan F. Miller (Donor) and Dorothy W. Miller (Donor) on November 9, 1977
What
- Name
- Sari
- Identification Number
- Ef389
- Type of Item
- sari
- Material
- cotton fibre, dye, silk fibre and ink
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven, stamped and sewn
- Overall
- height 118.4 cm, width 435.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Punjab, India
Who
- Culture
- North India
- Previous Owner
- Jessie M. Miller, Donovan F. Miller, Mrs. Donovan F. Miller and Dorothy W. Miller
- Received from
- Donovan F. Miller (Donor), Mrs. Donovan F. Miller (Donor) and Dorothy W. Miller (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1935 and 1968
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0422/0130
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