Shirt Item Number: 3295/18 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Shirt made of white cotton with neck and cuffs embroidered in red, white and black geometric designs. Two metal snap closures at neck, and a single white button on each sleeve cuff.

Cultural Context

The traditional Ukrainian man's costume includes the vyshyvanka (shirt), the 'sharovary (pants) and kushak (long sash-like belt).

Item History

What

Name
Shirt
Identification Number
3295/18 a
Type of Item
shirt
Material
cotton fibre, metal and plastic
Overall
height 71.8 cm, width 167.0 cm

Who

Culture
Ukrainian
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
Ukraine

When

Collection Date
during 1999
Ownership Date
before April 11, 2018
Acquisition Date
on April 11, 2018

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Accession Number
3295/0018 a