Cord Item Number: 3048/30 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White knotted cord; part of a wedding ensemble. The cord is made of shiny, synthetic fibres that are twisted together to make a smooth rope. The cord is knotted in the middle with two long loops on either side of the knot.
History Of Use
Traditional wedding cord, used in some Christian Catholic wedding ceremonies to symbolize the everlasting union of the bride and groom. During the wedding the cord is formed into a figure-eight shape, and placed loosely around the necks of both the bride and the groom, after they have made their wedding vows. Afterward the cord is typically kept by the bride as a wedding souvenir.
Narrative
Julia Mercado Gonzalez was married in this wedding ensemble to Dr. Miguel P. Tecson at St. Augustine church in Vancouver, December 1962. The set includes her dress, jacket, veil, gloves, shoes, cord, pillow and bouquet holder (3048/25-32).
Item History
- Made in Manila, Philippines during 1962
- Owned by Julia Tecson
- Owned by Miguel Tecson before January 27, 2014
- Received from Miguel Tecson (Donor) on January 27, 2014
What
- Name
- Cord
- Identification Number
- 3048/30
- Type of Item
- cord
- Material
- synthetic fibre
- Overall
- height 122.5 cm, width 0.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Filipino
- Previous Owner
- Julia Tecson and Miguel Tecson
- Received from
- Miguel Tecson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Manila, Philippines
When
- Creation Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before January 27, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on January 27, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3048/0030