Mirror Item Number: Edz1615 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Octagonal mirror with blue fabric adhered to it creating a border. The underside is lined with red fabric and decorated with glass beads. The central design is of green and white flowers alternating with blue circles and orange ovals. Along the edge are six butterflies. Hanging behind the mirror are two silk, thread tassels bound at the top with silver, gold and red metallic thread. Attaching all three pieces together is a yellow piece of twine that has a decorative knot in it. One tassel is green, the other fuchsia.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1928 and 1980
- Owned by Margaret C. McKinney before March 23, 1981
- Received from Margaret C. McKinney (Donor) on March 23, 1981
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Margaret C. McKinney
- Received from
- Margaret C. McKinney (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1928 and 1980
- Ownership Date
- before March 23, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on March 23, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0706/0043