Scarf Item Number: K3.5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long, rectangular shaped wool scarf consisting of an alternating, mauve and purple, striped pattern. Each band is equal in size and is approximately 10cm long. Both ends have a twisted thread fringe.
Item History
- Made in Somalia
- Collected during 1941
- Owned by Osmond H. Borradaile and Mrs. Borradaile before January 1966
- Received from Osmond H. Borradaile (Donor) and Mrs. Borradaile (Donor) during January 1966
What
- Name
- Scarf
- Identification Number
- K3.5
- Type of Item
- scarf
- Material
- wool fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven
- Overall
- height 72.2 cm, width 37.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Somali
- Previous Owner
- Osmond H. Borradaile and Mrs. Borradaile
- Received from
- Osmond H. Borradaile (Donor) and Mrs. Borradaile (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Somalia
When
- Collection Date
- during 1941
- Ownership Date
- before January 1966
- Acquisition Date
- during January 1966
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0124/0008