Blouse Item Number: 3289/37 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Blouse made of a rectangular panel of fabric, folded in half, and with a rectangular keyhole opening for the head. The sides are stitched together with small tapered sleeves are attached at the top. The front and back bib is heavily decorated with embroidered geometric and floral designs in burgundy, eggplant and indigo. The armholes also each have a band of embroidery. The bottom edge is unfinished. There are braided burgundy ties at the neckline.
Item History
- Made by Elvira Diaz (Maker) in Larrainzar, Chiapas, Mexico during 2017
- Collected by Laura Osorio between 2017 and 2018
- Owned by Laura Osorio before April 11, 2018
- Received from Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source) on April 11, 2018
What
- Name
- Blouse
- Identification Number
- 3289/37
- Type of Item
- blouse
- Material
- cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 60.0 cm, width 68.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maya
- Creator
- Elvira Diaz (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Laura Osorio
- Previous Owner
- Laura Osorio
- Received from
- Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Larrainzar, Chiapas, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- during 2017
- Collection Date
- between 2017 and 2018
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3289/0037