Skirt Item Number: 630/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A dark blue rayon gathered skirt that has a 12.5 cm. horizontal panel of orange cotton embroidered with cross stitch in geometric designs at the hemline. The horizontal embroidered panel has a design consisting of alternating mint green and dark blue chevrons in an X-shape and yellow and dark blue cross-shapes pattern on an orange background. Waistband and centre back opening. Fastened with a large green plastic button. Patch pocket on left side. Pieced together.
Narrative
Made in 1930 in Harbin, Manchuria, by Russian and Chinese orphans in Archbishop Nestor's orphanage. Made for Mrs. Read to wear at functions such as costume balls. "Little Russian" (Ukrainian).
Item History
- Made in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China during 1930
- Collected during 1930
- Owned by Nina Read before May 9, 1980
- Received from Nina Read (Donor) on May 9, 1980
What
- Name
- Skirt
- Identification Number
- 630/2
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- rayon fibre, cotton fibre, plastic and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, sewn and embroidered
- Overall
- height 92.5 cm, width 99.5 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
When
- Creation Date
- during 1930
- Collection Date
- during 1930
- Ownership Date
- before May 9, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on May 9, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0630/0002