Shirt Item Number: Sf970 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Shirt, child's, with straight sleeves and a v-neck opening extended by a slit at the bottom of the v.

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. Used by boys for daily wear and special occasions.

Specific Techniques

Commercially spun synthetic yarns in a balanced plain weave; shirt is assembled from cut rectangles by machine stitching. Some cut edges are hand hemmed or overcast.

Cultural Context

male children

Narrative

Woven by Esteban Huatta Cruz and sewed by his unmarried sister-in-law, Valeria Yucra Huatta. Said to be finer than for everyday wear.

Item History

What

Name
Shirt
Identification Number
Sf970
Type of Item
shirt
Material
synthetic fibre
Manufacturing Technique
woven and sewn
Overall
height 42.0 cm, width 77.0 cm

Who

Culture
Quechua
Creator
Esteban Huatta Cruz (Maker) and Valeria Yucra Huatta (Maker)
Field Collector
Elizabeth L. Johnson
Previous Owner
Elizabeth L. Johnson
Received from
Elizabeth L. Johnson (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
before 1984
Collection Date
during 1984
Ownership Date
before June 13, 1984
Acquisition Date
on June 13, 1984

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
fair
Accession Number
0992/0008