Apron Item Number: Sf496 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cotton, green and white striped sleeveless apron with a pleated skirt and two pockets, one of which has a zipper. The neckline is decorative with a rounded v-shape. There are ties at the neck and back.
Narrative
Purchased in June 1978 in the Cuzco Indian market from Maria Denunez.
Cultural Context
Worn by women.
Item History
- Made in Cuzco, Peru before 1978
- Collected by Mary Frame, Kate Gibson, Janet Macquarrie-Kent and Maureen Maitland during 1978
- Owned by Mary Frame, Kate Gibson, Janet Macquarrie-Kent and Maureen Maitland before October 10, 1978
- Received from Mary Frame (Seller), Kate Gibson (Seller), Janet Macquarrie-Kent (Seller), Maureen Maitland (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on October 10, 1978
What
- Name
- Apron
- Identification Number
- Sf496
- Type of Item
- apron
- Material
- cotton fibre, metal and dye
- Overall
- height 105.2 cm, width 69.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame, Kate Gibson, Janet Macquarrie-Kent and Maureen Maitland
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame, Kate Gibson, Janet Macquarrie-Kent and Maureen Maitland
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Seller), Kate Gibson (Seller), Janet Macquarrie-Kent (Seller), Maureen Maitland (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cuzco, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- before 1978
- Collection Date
- during 1978
- Ownership Date
- before October 10, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on October 10, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0490/0100