Tunic
Item number Ef382 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
White tunic with dense pattern. The tunic has collar, long sleeves and partial front opening with metal snap closures. There are front and back yokes, puffed shoulders, vertical tucks and side slits. The pattern has stylized floral and leaf motif in red, yellow, green and brown on white ground. The inside is unlined.
History Of Use
Tunic worn with pants as part of standard costume of the Punjab.
Cultural Context
Daily wear.
Narrative
Part of the Miss Jessie M. Miller Collection. Miss Miller was a teaching evangelist for the Anglican Church of Canada.
Item History
- Made in Punjab, India
- Collected between 1935 and 1968
- Owned by Jessie M. Miller
- Owned by Mrs. Donovan F. Miller, Dorothy W. Miller and Donovan F. 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
- Tunic
- Identification Number
- Ef382
- Type of Item
- tunic
- Material
- metal, cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- sewn, woven, printed, cut and stamped
- Overall
- height 93.0 cm, width 121.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Punjab, India
Who
- Culture
- North India
- Previous Owner
- Jessie M. Miller, Mrs. Donovan F. Miller, Dorothy W. Miller and Donovan F. 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0422/0138
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