Mat Item Number: E146 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wool, rectangular shaped mat with a dyed, central square and triangular geometric pattern in red and dark brown on grey background. The mat has a brown border along the top and bottom and a tied fringe at the corners. One fringe is missing.
Item History
- Made in Mexico
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Mat
- Identification Number
- E146
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- wool fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven
- Overall
- height 48.7 cm, width 44.6 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Central Mexico ?
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mexico
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1960/0720