Shawl
Item number 1128/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A woman's triangular shawl made of jacquard weave of off-white fabric printed with a multi-coloured paisley border design and central medallion. Outlined with red. Long yellow and short orange fringe are sewn to two edges while the third edge is unfinished.
History Of Use
Shawls, or the fabric for making them, are imported from India or elsewhere in Asia and are purchased at the store. Photographs show them worn tied around the neck with the fringe showing at the shoulders and down the back, or draped loosely over the head under the hat or cap, or draped over the hat and tied under the chin.
Item History
- Made in Sweden before 1981
- Collected during 1981
- Owned by Wilhelm Helmer before May 29, 1986
- Received from Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) on May 29, 1986
What
- Name
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 1128/13
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- rayon fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut and sewn
- Overall
- height 61.0 cm, width 110.0 cm, depth 0.3 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sweden
Who
- Culture
- Sami
- Previous Owner
- Wilhelm Helmer
- Received from
- Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1981
- Collection Date
- during 1981
- Ownership Date
- before May 29, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on May 29, 1986
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1128/0013
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