Blouse Item Number: 3080/53 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Navy blue cotton with linear embroidery and multicolour applique. Woven strap along top with string of red beads and an engraved coin-like bead. Appliqued section features embroidered band with alternating triangular design in centre, horizontal bands above and vertical sections on either end. Section of bottom features braided fringe and embroidered buttons attached to strings of beads with alternating coloured tassels.
Item History
- Made in Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
- Collected during 1997
- Owned by Ronald Klein before September 13, 2014
- Received from Ronald Klein (Donor) on September 13, 2014
What
- Name
- Blouse
- Identification Number
- 3080/53
- Type of Item
- blouse
- Material
- cotton fibre and plastic
- Overall
- height 41.0 cm, width 63.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Akha
- Previous Owner
- Ronald Klein
- Received from
- Ronald Klein (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Muang Sing, Louangnamtha, Laos
When
- Collection Date
- during 1997
- Ownership Date
- before September 13, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on September 13, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3080/0053