Poncho Item Number: 3133/21 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wool poncho. Woven garment consists of two separate but identical pieces sewn together vertically at midpoint with a broad 'x' stitch. Poncho is folded in half at shoulders with a hole at centre creating a 'v' shape on front and back through which fits the wearer's head. Weave is tight with several vertical stripes of red and green across surface, with area near edges holding large stripes of the same, outlined with narrow stripes of blue, yellow and pink. A small white 'W' is embroidered on one corner at bottom.
Narrative
This collection (3133/1-35) was brought to Vancouver by the donor's father's family, when they moved here from Bolivia in the 1940s.
Item History
- Made in Bolivia before 1950
- Owned by Elspeth Webster
- Owned by Catherine Webster before October 2, 2015
- Received from Catherine Webster (Donor) on October 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Poncho
- Identification Number
- 3133/21
- Type of Item
- poncho
- Material
- wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 73.5 cm, width 124.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua ?
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth Webster and Catherine Webster
- Received from
- Catherine Webster (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bolivia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1950
- Ownership Date
- before October 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on October 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3133/0021