Underwear Item Number: Sf1097 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sheep’s wool underwear with a pant-like appearance that tie at front with drawstring cord. The bottom edges are selvedge.
Cultural Context
Worn by men; every day use.
Specific Techniques
Handspun sheep wool was woven on a treadle loom and then hand-sewn with wool yarn.
Item History
- Made in Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia before 1983
- Collected by Mary Frame during 1983
- Owned by Mary Frame before October 27, 1983
- Received from Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 27, 1983
What
- Name
- Underwear
- Identification Number
- Sf1097
- Type of Item
- underwear
- Material
- sheep wool fibre
- Overall
- height 73.8 cm, width 66.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1983
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0948/0003