Blouse Item Number: 3295/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Huipil made from three rectangular pieces of fabric which are joined with purple looped stitching. The sides are sewn, with openings for the arms, and an opening for the head. The chest piece is embroidered with purple flower designs, and the body is embroidered with repeating zigzags and other geometric designs in sky blue and purple.
Item History
- Made in Mexico
- Collected before 2000
- 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
- 3295/15
- Type of Item
- blouse
- Material
- cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 112.5 cm, width 92.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- 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
- Mexico
When
- Collection Date
- before 2000
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3295/0015