Shawl Item Number: 3142/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown woolen shawl. Textile is long and relatively thin, made in a fine weave and dyed a medium brown. Centre panel is undecorated. At each end are decorative panels in a loose weave that narrow away from centre, ending in a sparse fringe. A handwritten label is attached at back centre.
Narrative
Attached label says "Peruvian rich man's costume."
Item History
- Made in Peru between 1940 and 1950
- Owned by Janita Harris before November 25, 2015
- Received from Janita Harris (Donor) on November 25, 2015
What
- Name
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 3142/2
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- camelid wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 51.5 cm, width 222.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Previous Owner
- Janita Harris
- Received from
- Janita Harris (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 1940 and 1950
- Ownership Date
- before November 25, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on November 25, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3142/0002