Belt
Item number 949/18 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Long, rectangular shaped, cotton belt with a central embroidered, geometric, floral design in red, orange, green and light yellow. The central area is broken into two identical bands; each has a unique section of calligraphy. In between the two sections is a small area of fabric that also lines the bottom. The underside is lined with a red, pink, white and cream floral motif. On the outer ends of the central design is a long, striped fabric tie that loosens at the end creating a threaded fringe.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected during 1983
- Owned by Graham E. Johnson before June 4, 1984
- Received from Graham E. Johnson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on June 4, 1984
What
- Name
- Belt
- Identification Number
- 949/18
- Type of Item
- belt
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 255.1 cm, width 3.8 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
Who
- Culture
- Yi
- Previous Owner
- Graham E. Johnson
- Received from
- Graham E. Johnson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before June 4, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on June 4, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0949/0018
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