Fly Whisk Item Number: K5.291 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Fly whisk with wooden handle and brass wire wrapped around the ferrule. Whisk part made of off-white animal hair.
Narrative
Collected by Captain E. M. Wilmot.
Item History
- Made in South Africa between 1850 and 1900
- Collected between 1899 and 1902
- Owned by Edmond M. Wilmot
- Owned by Francis H. Wilmot before March 14, 1960
- Received from Francis H. Wilmot (Donor) on March 14, 1960
What
- Name
- Fly Whisk
- Identification Number
- K5.291
- Type of Item
- whisk
- Material
- wood, brass metal and hair
- Overall
- height 66.0 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- Edmond M. Wilmot and Francis H. Wilmot
- Received from
- Francis H. Wilmot (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1900
- Collection Date
- between 1899 and 1902
- Ownership Date
- before March 14, 1960
- Acquisition Date
- on March 14, 1960
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0019/0011