Skirt Item Number: 3171/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woman's red skirt. Garment is long and full, heavily pleated at top, with a wide waistband from which extend two long ties that are wrapped around the torso and fastened at front. Sewn to the waistband are two cotton shoulder straps. The exterior fabric of the skirt is a dark, cranberry-red satin, with imprinted floral emblems scattered horizontally. The interior is fully lined in red tulle.
Narrative
Donated by the Korean consul, to represent a woman's complete traditional costume: under garments, skirt, jacket, socks, shoes and norigae ornament (3171/4-10). A man's traditional outerwear costume was also part of the donation: pants, shirt and vest (3171/1-3).
Item History
- Made in Seoul, Korea during 2016
- Owned by Government of the Republic of Korea before May 30, 2016
- Received from Government of the Republic of Korea (Donor) on May 30, 2016
What
- Name
- Skirt
- Identification Number
- 3171/7
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- silk fibre, cotton fibre and synthetic fibre ?
- Overall
- height 141.0 cm, width 123.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Previous Owner
- Government of the Republic of Korea
- Received from
- Government of the Republic of Korea (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Seoul, Korea
When
- Creation Date
- during 2016
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 2016
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3171/0007