Dress Item Number: 3289/48 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Two part white dress, made of a long dress (part a) and an underskirt (part b) with an open weave or lace fringe at the bottom. The terno is white with white net, and the floral embroidery is yellow, green and red. The skirt is bell-shaped, and has an elastic waist.

History Of Use

Yucatecan traditional terno (dress). This type of dress used to be made of plain natural cotton but is now made of a synthetic cotton blend. They are always white or cream. The bib around the neck is commonly embroidered, as is the hem. Embroiderers use machines and patterns.
This is a celebration terno, because instead of using simple cotton threaded open weave, the artist has used lace and net for all the embroidered elements. Celebration ternos are used for religious festivals, traditional dances or special occasions. They are worn with gold or gold-coloured beaded jewellery, often with the Catholic cross on a long necklace. The hair is worn up in a bun, often with flowers in the hair. Worn with a shawl, called a reboso. Normally worn by older women.

Item History

What

Name
Dress
Identification Number
3289/48 a-b
Type of Item
dress
Material
cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
Part A
height 100.5 cm, width 71.5 cm
Part B
height 88.5 cm, width 74.5 cm

Who

Culture
Mexican
Creator
Maria de los Angeles Cahuich (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
Cumpich, Campeche, 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
good
Accession Number
3289/0048 a-b