Shawl Item Number: 1434/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A large square off-white rayon shawl. Hand embroidered overall with flowers, vines, and leaves with a swirl-like design in off-white glossy thread. Bordered on all sides with deep fringe, attached with seventeen rows of knotting.
Narrative
The origin of this shawl is unknown. It was once owned by a Mrs. Clark, the owner of 'The Pagoda Shop' in Vancouver, who imported goods from China for sale c. 1925. At some point later the shop was owned by Margaret Mckinney, who gave the shawl to her sister Katherine Mckinney in her will.
Item History
- Made in China ? during 1925
- Owned by Katherine Rae McKinney before October 29, 1990
- Received from Katherine Rae McKinney (Donor) on October 29, 1990
What
- Name
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 1434/4
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- rayon fibre
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, width 222.0 cm, depth 222.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese ?
- Previous Owner
- Katherine Rae McKinney
- Received from
- Katherine Rae McKinney (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1925
- Ownership Date
- before October 29, 1990
- Acquisition Date
- on October 29, 1990
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1434/0004