Blouse Item Number: 3264/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Huipil, or woman’s shirt. Tunic is made from two long pieces of red wool fabric sewn together vertically, fully open at the sides, with a strip of black velvet at arms and around neck. Front of tunic falls longer than back. Exterior is heavily embroidered with many colours, showing geometric designs at shoulders and waist, interspersed with horizontal strips of fruit and foliage, and multicoloured birds.
Narrative
Purchased by the donor at a market in San Antonio De Aguas Calientes in the summer of 1976.
Item History
- Made in San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala during 1976
- Collected during 1976
- Owned by Diana Whistler before August 23, 2017
- Received from Diana Whistler (Donor) on August 23, 2017
What
- Name
- Blouse
- Identification Number
- 3264/1
- Type of Item
- blouse
- Material
- wool fibre, synthetic fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 70.0 cm, width 67.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maya
- Previous Owner
- Diana Whistler
- Received from
- Diana Whistler (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- San Antonio De Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
When
- Creation Date
- during 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before August 23, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 23, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3264/0001