Vest Item Number: B157 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bark vest with red, green, and white applique designs and embroidered embellishments. Some mirrored sequins along centre and bottom red-bordered edges as well as on the applique design. Hand-stitched horizontal lines reinforce the vest by preventing separation of the bark fibres. There are two sets of beaded ties on the front.
Item History
- Made in Malacca, Maluku, Malaysia before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Sakai
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Malacca, Maluku, Malaysia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2191/0360