Socks Item Number: 3171/9 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woman’s white socks, pair. Socks are made of a thick white synthetic material, fully lined, in the same material, with a seam running from front top, around the toe and heel, to rear top. The socks take the slightly stylized shape of a foot, with a high, sharply pointed toe, rounded ball, and protruding rounded heel. Ankle is wide. The socks are nearly identical. Part b has a red, blue and white sticker at the top.
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
- Socks
- Identification Number
- 3171/9 a-b
- Type of Item
- sock
- Material
- synthetic fibre
- Part A
- height 32.5 cm, width 19.0 cm
- Part B
- height 32.2 cm, width 19.0 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
- 3171/0009 a-b