Dress

Item number 3295/28 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Sleeveless black dress, with long side-slits. Front of skirt and around both shoulder-holes are thick sections of fabric with orange geometric designs on a brownish-red background, covered with small white beads and circular mirrors. Thin bands of red with black repeating designs border the beaded areas, and also create a V-shape design at the neck. Five small embroidered designs with mirrors decorate the front of the dress. The back is plain with exception to two small layered half-circles, sewn at the top, centre of the back.

Item History

Made in India
Owned by Barbara Heller and Michael Karton before April 11, 2018
Received from Barbara Heller (Donor) and Michael Karton (Donor) on April 11, 2018