Armour Item Number: 1132/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Armour has two rectangular panels joined at the top by a blue band with long ties. The panels have metal wire within the bottom seam, causing the lower corners to turn upwards. The panels have blue fabric with a brown pattern. The upper portion has a beige band across the front, with a perpendicular band and keyhole opening. The lower portion has five rows of narrow black metal bars overlaying the fabric. The back is lined with coarse blue fabric.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Guy Palmer before April 10, 1986
- Received from Guy Palmer (Donor) on April 10, 1986
What
- Name
- Armour
- Identification Number
- 1132/2
- Type of Item
- armour
- Material
- silk fibre ?, bamboo grass, metal, cotton fibre ? and dye
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, width 54.0 cm, depth 50.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Guy Palmer
- Received from
- Guy Palmer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 10, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on April 10, 1986
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1132/0002