Sandals Item Number: K2.66 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of brown sandals (parts a and b) with middle toe strap that is tacked down with a metal nail. Toe strap extends to the sides of the sandal. A separate band of green, white, and red cloth edged with skin. Sole is rounded at one end, is tapered in the middle and is pointed at the back of the sole. Low wedge heel. Small brass tacks on sole.
Narrative
Collected by William Fisher, the grandfather of the donors, while in Singapore and Hong Kong from 1886 to 1897.
Item History
- Made in Ghana
- Collected between 1886 and 1897
- Owned by William Macbean
- Owned by Mrs. C. P. Macbean and Marjorie E. Macbean before March 17, 1965
- Received from Mrs. C. P. Macbean (Donor) and Marjorie E. Macbean (Donor) on March 17, 1965
What
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- William Macbean, Mrs. C. P. Macbean and Marjorie E. Macbean
- Received from
- Mrs. C. P. Macbean (Donor) and Marjorie E. Macbean (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ghana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1886 and 1897
- Ownership Date
- before March 17, 1965
- Acquisition Date
- on March 17, 1965
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0108/0012 a-b