Tunic
Item number 853/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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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
- Made in Kautokeino, Norway before 1972
- Collected during 1972
- Owned by Inge Hermanson-Hatta
- Owned by Miriam Clavir before February 10, 1982
- Received from Miriam Clavir (Donor) on February 10, 1982
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
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kautokeino, Norway
Who
- Culture
- Sami
- Previous Owner
- Inge Hermanson-Hatta and Miriam Clavir
- Received from
- Miriam Clavir (Donor)
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
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