Dress Item Number: Sf1104 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black and dark blue wool dress with decorative darning. There is a v-neck opening at the front and back; front opening is slightly lower then the back. Rectangular short sleeves. The dress flares to the bottom.
Narrative
Worn belted and bloused up so it is about knee length; the wear marks show that it has been worn with both sides on the front of the woman.
Cultural Context
Worn by women; every day use.
Item History
- Made by Juliana de Gonzales Flores (Maker) 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
- Dress
- Identification Number
- Sf1104
- Type of Item
- dress
- Material
- sheep wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 111.8 cm, width 109.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Juliana de Gonzales Flores (Maker)
- 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
- 0948/0036