Blouse Item Number: 3295/11 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Short top with long green sleeves, partially lined interior with brown fabric. The chest and cuffs are heavily decorated with applique, embroidery, Government of Pakistan coins (some pounded), semi-translucent white buttons, metal decorations, and beading. Four red and yellow beaded tassels hang in front - two at centre, two on the jacket's left. Small rectangular piece of blue and floral fabric is inside the garment at centre. The back is a solid burgundy.
History Of Use
Probably meant to have a skirt attached (like 3295/13), to make it a dress. Purchased by the donors from a shop in Jerusalem's old city, but told it was of Afghan or Rabari origin.
Item History
- Made in Afghanistan ?
- Collected during 2015
- Owned by Barbara Heller and Michael Karton before April 11, 2018
- Received from Barbara Heller (Donor) and Michael Karton (Donor) on April 11, 2018
What
- Name
- Blouse
- Identification Number
- 3295/11
- Type of Item
- blouse
- Material
- silk fibre ?, metal and glass ?
- Overall
- height 48.0 cm, width 138.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Afghan ?
- Previous Owner
- Barbara Heller and Michael Karton
- Received from
- Barbara Heller (Donor) and Michael Karton (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Afghanistan ?
When
- Collection Date
- during 2015
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3295/0011