Skirt Item Number: 3254/48 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Length of plaited grass-like material with a short fringe. The fringe is created from thin strips of grass woven into a waistband. On each end, the plaited cord thins out once the fringe stops. A small piece of paper with "Complete dress (Tana) Old Woman" and the collector number written on it, is attached to the tie.
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
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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3254/0048