Valance Item Number: 1069/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Blue embroidery on plain white cloth. Five motifs: Centre shows vase on pedestal holding branches of leaves, fruit, and three birds. Both motifs flanking centre are identical: fruit tree with bird. Two vases at either end are similar with different pedestals, each holding flowering branch. Bordered on all three sides with embroidered tassels, flowers, crabs and other design elements. Hemmed on all sides.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Ruth Weiss before December 3, 1985
- Received from Ruth Weiss (Donor) on December 3, 1985
What
- Name
- Valance
- Identification Number
- 1069/2
- Type of Item
- valance
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 31.5 cm, width 151.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Ruth Weiss
- Received from
- Ruth Weiss (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 3, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on December 3, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1069/0002