Corpus Christi Apron Item Number: 2738/63 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Front apron from a Corpus Christi dancer's costume. Large square of orange material has woven yellow, maroon and orange waistband, is bordered on three sides with long stands of blue, yellow and green wool and a fringe of brown wool, and has peach coloured satin backing. Sewn and glued onto the front are an assortment of coins, metal buttons, metal bells, an animal tooth, plastic and glass beads, decorative motifs in wool, and silver, blue and gold paper foil stars and circles.
Item History
- Made in Tungurahua, Ecuador
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before May 1, 2009
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on May 1, 2009
What
- Name
- Corpus Christi Apron
- Identification Number
- 2738/63
- Type of Item
- apron
- Material
- cotton fibre, wool fibre, copper alloy metal, plastic, glass and aluminium metal
- Overall
- height 63.0 cm, width 73.0 cm, depth 3.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Ecuadorian
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tungurahua, Ecuador
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2738/0063