Textile Item Number: M4.55 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A textile piece that has multiple fabric layers which create scenes and designs. Centre panel has figures wearing traditional costumes and engaging in various activities. Floral design in polychrome surrounds the scene. Predominant colours are white, red, green, and yellow on a maroon background. The border and lining are red.
Narrative
Cultural origin uncertain; the costumes in the scene appear to be more East or Southeast Asian in style? Perhaps originated in the east and traded to Iran?
Item History
- Made in Asia
- Collected in Iran ? during 1914
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Textile
- Identification Number
- M4.55
- Type of Item
- textile
- Material
- cotton fibre, wool fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- appliqued
- Overall
- height 127.0 cm, width 272.0 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Persian ?
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Asia
- Collected in
- Iran ?
When
- Collection Date
- during 1914
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 2189/0142