Dance Apron Item Number: 1243/7 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
The apron has a natural coloured, loose fibre front and a half circle plastic backing. The fibre strands are knotted onto two twisted fibre bands. The top of the blue-gray plastic is folded and sewn down over one fibre band, creating long ties at both sides. The other fibre band is sewn to the curved bottom of the plastic backing, also creating long ties at both sides.
Item History
- Made in Sri Lanka
- Owned by M. H. Goonatilleka before October 14, 1987
- Received from M. H. Goonatilleka (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 14, 1987
What
- Name
- Dance Apron
- Identification Number
- 1243/7 b
- Type of Item
- apron
- Material
- plant fibre, plastic and dye
- Overall
- height 75.0 cm, width 55.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Sri Lankan
- Previous Owner
- M. H. Goonatilleka
- Received from
- M. H. Goonatilleka (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sri Lanka
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 14, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on October 14, 1987
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1243/0007 b