Skirt Item Number: 3048/34 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Skirt in burnt-orange and brown. The warp is black and the weft is orange. The skirt tapers in and is slightly gathered where it connects to the waistband, fastening with a silver metal zipper at the back. The lining is light pink fabric and has one elastic loop for hanging attached to the left inside lining below the waistband.
Narrative
Part of a diplomatic staff suit, or costume, designed for the four representatives to wear at the Philippines Pavilion, at the Seattle World's Fair in 1962 (April-October). Arturo Cruz was chosen by Luis Araneta (architect and government appointed director of the pavilion) to design the tailored suits and traditional costumes for the staff. His salon made the suits and balintawak costumes using traditional textiles representing different regions of the Philippines.
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
- Skirt
- Identification Number
- 3048/34
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- synthetic fibre ? and metal
- Overall
- height 60.7 cm, width 44.7 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
- 3048/0034