Tunic Item Number: 853/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Women's blue wool tunic. The tunic has a deep v-neck with a hook and eye closure. It hangs straight from the shoulders in front, the back is slightly fitted above waist and has two layers of ruffles below the waist by means of triangular gores. There are bands of red with embroidery and rickrack in yellow, green and blue around the neck, shoulders, upper back, cuffs and hem. The lower ruffled hem has solid bands of red, green and blue. The inside is unlined.

History Of Use

Woolen tunics are worn in the summer, fur in the winter. Women's tunics and men's tunics differ little in design. Women's tunics are longer and sometimes collarless, while men's usually have a stand-up collar. Photographs show that women's tunics are worn like a short dress, ending above the knee, belted at or near the waist, with heavy stockings or close-fitting trousers and fur shoes. Men's tunics are worn belted below the waist, with trousers or leggings. The bold colours of the costume make a person visible against snow at long distances.

Cultural Context

domestic

Narrative

Made by Inge Hermanson-Hatta for herself or a member of her family. The neck would probably be secured with a piece of silver jewelry.

Item History

What

Name
Tunic
Identification Number
853/2
Type of Item
tunic
Material
wool fibre, cotton fibre, rayon fibre and dye
Manufacturing Technique
cut, sewn and appliqued
Overall
height 99.5 cm, width 141.0 cm

Who

Culture
Sami
Previous Owner
Inge Hermanson-Hatta and Miriam Clavir
Received from
Miriam Clavir (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Kautokeino, Norway

When

Creation Date
before 1972
Collection Date
during 1972
Ownership Date
before February 10, 1982
Acquisition Date
on February 10, 1982

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Current Location
Case 47
Accession Number
0853/0002