Shawl Item Number: 966/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two long widths of fabric sewn together at the centre. Lightweight, cream-white fabric with fine red warp stripes near the selvedge, some red and black weft stripes at one end and two broad red weft stripes and black stripe at other end. Area between is heavily embroidered with bands of black, red and blue geometric, repeat designs.
Item History
- Made in India
- Owned by Marta Friesen before June 13, 1984
- Received from Marta Friesen (Donor) on June 13, 1984
What
- Name
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 966/1
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 200.0 cm, width 124.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Toda
- Previous Owner
- Marta Friesen
- Received from
- Marta Friesen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 13, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on June 13, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0966/0001