Purse Item Number: 1098/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flat, rectangular, envelope-style, embroidered purse with triangular flap located on one short end. One side is detailed with densely worked counted-thread gold metallic embroidery and edged with blue beadwork. The design follows the shape of the purse, with a central panel and borders, worked in flat stitches which form various textures. On the reverse side, there are two rectangular panels that form pockets. The two ends fold together with the opening at the triangular flap. Lined with printed plaid cotton flannelette.
History Of Use
This purse is probably intended to be used as a wallet, i.e., folded in half lengthwise with the large panel of gold embroidery on the outside, and fastened with the triangular flap.
Specific Techniques
This style of embroidery is probably called “zardosi.” Stitching used: counted thread embroidery; buttonhole stitch.
Narrative
The tag that was attached to the purse at the time of purchase provides information about its cultural and geographic origins, but the handwriting can't be deciphered.
Item History
- Made in Pakistan before September 1985
- Collected by Bill McLennan during 1985
- Owned by Bill McLennan before January 30, 1986
- Received from Bill McLennan (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on January 30, 1986
What
- Name
- Purse
- Identification Number
- 1098/3
- Type of Item
- purse
- Material
- cotton fibre, rayon fibre ?, synthetic fibre, glass, metal and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- embroidered, beaded and sewn
- Overall
- height 27.2 cm, width 12.6 cm, depth 2.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Pashtun ?
- Field Collector
- Bill McLennan
- Previous Owner
- Bill McLennan
- Received from
- Bill McLennan (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pakistan
When
- Creation Date
- before September 1985
- Collection Date
- during 1985
- Ownership Date
- before January 30, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on January 30, 1986
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1098/0003