Skirt Item Number: 1458/42 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Multicoloured skirt with embroidery, hanging panels and tassels. Across the top is a wide green waistband with two red ties and phoenix, dragon and cloud motifs. Below the waistband are hanging panels. The centre front panel has a pink peony on black and cream grounds. The centre back panel has a dragon motif on pink ground. The smaller panels are thin and rectangular with one end flared and pointed. On the front are embroidered different motifs on different coloured grounds. Each hanging panel has two tassels. The tassels are decorated with beads and bells. The back is lined with fuchsia silk.
Item History
- Made in Sichuan, China
- Collected during 1945
- Owned by Margaret Outerbridge
- Owned by Ralph E. Outerbridge before November 26, 1990
- Received from Ralph E. Outerbridge (Donor) on November 26, 1990
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Margaret Outerbridge and Ralph E. Outerbridge
- Received from
- Ralph E. Outerbridge (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sichuan, China
When
- Collection Date
- during 1945
- Ownership Date
- before November 26, 1990
- Acquisition Date
- on November 26, 1990
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1458/0042 a