Fishing Net Item Number: 3254/58 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large expandable fish net consisting of fine knotted fibre, which gives it a diamond-shaped pattern. The net is gathered on one end giving it a cone-shape.
Item History
- Made before 1841
- Collected between 1834 and 1841
- Owned by George Stallworthy before 1859
- Owned by Robert Stallworthy before June 4, 2017
- Received from Robert Stallworthy (Donor) on June 4, 2017
What
- Name
- Fishing Net
- Identification Number
- 3254/58
- Type of Item
- net
- Material
- plant fibre
- Overall
- height 108.0 cm, width 193.0 cm, depth 0.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Marquesan ?
- Previous Owner
- George Stallworthy and Robert Stallworthy
- Received from
- Robert Stallworthy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- “Marquesas Islands ?” ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1841
- Collection Date
- between 1834 and 1841
- Ownership Date
- before 1859 and before June 4, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on June 4, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3254/0058