Embroidered Applique Item Number: 1458/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Five embroidered applique butterflies adhered to a sheet of yellow-white paper. The centre butterfly has black, blue and gold wings and a light brown body. The other butterflies have brown, gold and pink wings with dark bodies. All the butterflies have curled antennae and legs.
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
- Embroidered Applique
- Identification Number
- 1458/6
- Type of Item
- applique
- Material
- silk fibre, paper and adhesive
- Overall
- height 48.5 cm, width 42.0 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
- 1458/0006