Sari Item Number: Ef373 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long rectangular, green sari with a sheer crepe weave, machine stitched on both ends with silver and green ribbon edging. Throughout the textile are silver coloured metal studs spaced closed together at one end then widely spaced over the rest of the length. One end and part of the side does not have the silver edging.
Cultural Context
worn by women
Narrative
Part of the Miss Jessie M. Miller Collection. Miss Miller was a teaching evangelist for the Anglican Church of Canada.
Item History
- Made in Punjab, India
- Collected between 1935 and 1968
- Owned by Jessie M. Miller
- Owned by Donovan F. Miller, Dorothy W. Miller and Mrs. Donovan F. Miller before November 9, 1977
- Received from Donovan F. Miller (Donor), Mrs. Donovan F. Miller (Donor) and Dorothy W. Miller (Donor) on November 9, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- North India
- Previous Owner
- Jessie M. Miller, Donovan F. Miller, Dorothy W. Miller and Mrs. Donovan F. Miller
- Received from
- Donovan F. Miller (Donor), Mrs. Donovan F. Miller (Donor) and Dorothy W. Miller (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Punjab, India
When
- Collection Date
- between 1935 and 1968
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0422/0129