Skirt Item Number: 3048/33 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Skirt in burnt-orange and brown. The warp of the skirt is black and the weft is orange. The skirt fastens by means of a single metal eye at the back. The skirt tapers in to the waistband and is slightly gathered where it connects to the band. The skirt is lined with light pink fabric and has two elastic loops for hanging attached to the inside 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
- 3048/33
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- synthetic fibre ? and metal
- Overall
- height 60.2 cm, width 46.1 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
- 3048/0033