Tunic Item Number: 853/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Men's dark blue wool tunic. The tunic has high standing collar and centre front opening with hook and eye closure, edged with green wool. The tunic hangs straight from the shoulders in front, back is slightly fitted above waist and is flared below the waist by means of triangular gores. There are multicoloured bands (red predominating) of wool textile, embroidered ribbons and rickrack at collar, shoulders, neck opening, upper back, cuffs and bottom hem. There is a concealed inner pocket on the chest, accessible through the centre front opening. The inside is unlined.
History Of Use
These items of clothing are worn all the time, not just for special occasions. 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 with trousers or leggings and fur shoes. The bold colours of the costume make a person visible against snow at long distances.
Narrative
Made by Mrs. Inge Hermanson-Hatta for her husband or another member of her family. The neck would be closed with a piece of silver jewelry.
Item History
- Made in Kautokeino, Norway before 1972
- Collected during 1972
- Owned by Miriam Clavir before February 10, 1982
- Received from Miriam Clavir (Donor) on February 10, 1982
What
- Name
- Tunic
- Identification Number
- 853/5
- Type of Item
- tunic
- Material
- wool fibre, cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, sewn and appliqued
- Overall
- height 92.0 cm, width 114.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Sami
- Previous Owner
- 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
- Accession Number
- 0853/0005