Armband Item Number: Ed1.296 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of cylindrical armbands for the lower arm, made by interlacing lengths of rattan to form figure 8 shapes parallel to the length of the cylinder. The shapes are attached to each other with wrapping made of rattan skin. Each cylinder ends in a double circle of rattan at the narrower end of the cylinder, and a single circle at the wider end. The circles are covered with wrapping of rattan skin, which also attaches the ends of the figure 8s to the circles.
History Of Use
Arm bands of this kind were worn in hot weather under the upper garment (chogori) to prevent the wearer’s clothing from sticking to his skin. They served to ventilate the sleeves. As they were simple, they could be worn by all social classes. Such articles were made by masters with this specialization. They were sometimes made of horsehair (from the horse’s tail) rather than rattan.
Item History
- Made in Korea during 1890
- Collected during 1983
- Owned by Hi Soon Kim before January 18, 1984
- Received from Hi Soon Kim (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source) on January 18, 1984
What
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Previous Owner
- Hi Soon Kim
- Received from
- Hi Soon Kim (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Korea
When
- Creation Date
- during 1890
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before January 18, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on January 18, 1984
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0939/0003 a-b