Tunic
Item number 1228/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Man’s off-white, long, silk shirt with round neck and long set-in sleeves, embellished with a panel of fine white-on-white embroidery (including some open work) in the front chest area, from the neckline to the waist. A placket opening on the right shoulder is closed with two metal snaps. Sleeves are straight with a simple hem at the wrists. Narrow yoke at the back shoulder area. A small pocket is located in the right side seam. There is a tuck at the waist. The hemline is curved, with small side slits.
History Of Use
This type of shirt is known as a "wedding shirt" in Afghanistan.
Item History
- Made in Kandahar, Afghanistan ?
- Collected in Afghanistan
- Owned by Alan Davidson before August 14, 1987
- Received from Alan Davidson (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) on August 14, 1987
What
- Name
- Tunic
- Identification Number
- 1228/1
- Type of Item
- tunic
- Material
- silk fibre and metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- sewn and embroidered
- Overall
- height 101.0 cm, width 63.3 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kandahar, Afghanistan ?
- Collected in
- Afghanistan
Who
- Culture
- Afghan
- Previous Owner
- Alan Davidson
- Received from
- Alan Davidson (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 14, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on August 14, 1987
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1228/0001
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