Woman's Parka Item Number: 2978/111 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Amauti style woman's parka. The exterior of the coat is white, with high cut sides and a long back flap. Purple, pink, white and black trim edges the hem and wrists of the outer coat, while similar but darker trim decorates the centre front, with a tassel of yarn hanging from the neck, and lower back. The hood is edged with thick fur and a tassel hangs from the top. The top back of the coat has a pouch for a child. Three beaded tassels hang down the centre of the back flap. The undercoat is made of light quilting fabric in pink with blue hearts on one side and multi-patterned on the other.
History Of Use
Contemporary style woman's summer parka.
Item History
- Made by Louisa Kolula (Maker) in Quaqtuq, Quebec, Canada ? during 1994
- Owned by Gary Dillabaugh and Janet Dillabaugh before October 22, 2012
- Received from Gary Dillabaugh (Donor) and Janet Dillabaugh (Donor) on October 22, 2012
What
- Name
- Woman's Parka
- Identification Number
- 2978/111
- Type of Item
- parka
- Material
- wool fibre, cotton fibre and skin
- Overall
- height 182.0 cm, width 82.0 cm, depth 10.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Louisa Kolula (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Gary Dillabaugh and Janet Dillabaugh
- Received from
- Gary Dillabaugh (Donor) and Janet Dillabaugh (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Quaqtuq, Quebec, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1994
- Ownership Date
- before October 22, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on October 22, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2978/0111