Purse Item Number: 1458/23 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular, flax fibre purse consisting of a long rectangular textile folded in three equal portions with the inner fold stitched together to form a pocket. The outer flap is embroidered with a variety of orange creatures and flowers on a black background with geometric shapes in relief. Almost the entire surface is detailed.
Item History
- Made in Sichuan, China
- Collected during 1945
- Owned by Margaret Outerbridge
- Owned by Ralph E. Outerbridge before November 26, 1990
- Received from Ralph E. Outerbridge (Donor) on November 26, 1990
What
- Name
- Purse
- Identification Number
- 1458/23
- Type of Item
- purse
- Material
- flax fibre, cotton fibre ? and dye
- Overall
- height 22.2 cm, width 21.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Margaret Outerbridge and Ralph E. Outerbridge
- Received from
- Ralph E. Outerbridge (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sichuan, China
When
- Collection Date
- during 1945
- Ownership Date
- before November 26, 1990
- Acquisition Date
- on November 26, 1990
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1458/0023