Blouse Item Number: 603/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dark blue sheer blouse with embroidery. The blouse has long sleeves, a centre opening and a long angled front hem. The neck, sleeves and hem have satin stitched yellow and red flowers with open work (fabric removed) between the flowers. There is a central figure with arms raised surrounded by flowers on the front, back and sleeves. The inside is unlined.
History Of Use
A kebaya is a traditional blouse worn by women in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Item History
- Made in Malaysia
- Owned by Allene Gaskell before March 4, 1980
- Received from Allene Gaskell (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on March 4, 1980
What
- Name
- Blouse
- Identification Number
- 603/1
- Type of Item
- blouse
- Material
- silk fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 94.0 cm, width 138.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese: Peranakan
- Previous Owner
- Allene Gaskell
- Received from
- Allene Gaskell (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Malaysia
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 4, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on March 4, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0603/0001