Tapestry Item Number: Cf49 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular, woven tapestry of a colourful bouquet of flowers against a brown ground. The flowers sit in a silver bowl, wrapped with a ribbon saying "truth prevails". The bouquet sits upon a table, containing a bird's nest with eggs and a shell. Carved into the edge of the table are two shell and one cross motifs. Along the bottom edge are the Roman numerals MCMXC (1990). The back is unlined.
Iconographic Meaning
This tapestry was inspired by French faience ceramics.
Item History
- Made by Ruth Jones (Maker) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during 1990
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before November 26, 1990
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on November 26, 1990
What
- Name
- Tapestry
- Identification Number
- Cf49
- Type of Item
- tapestry
- Material
- silk fibre, wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 147.0 cm, width 110.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Canadian
- Creator
- Ruth Jones (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1990
- Ownership Date
- before November 26, 1990
- Acquisition Date
- on November 26, 1990
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1534/0001