Dance Shirt Item Number: 3558/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Short-sleeved black shirt with fringe extending from the sleeves and bottom edge. Shirt has a V-neck and the collar is bordered with additional fabric; gold sequins trim neck opening and collar. Copper design on front centre of shirt; done in red felt. Copper has a bear design on the top half and "T"-like design on the bottom. Gold sequins are stitched across the red felt. All gold sequins have white beads on top of them. Back of shirt is undecorated.

Narrative

Gifted to Thomas Berger in 1973, along with a button blanket (3558/1) and dance apron (3558/2).

Item History

What

Name
Dance Shirt
Identification Number
3558/3
Type of Item
shirt
Material
synthetic fibre, wool fibre, plastic and dye
Overall
height 86.5 cm, width 141.0 cm

Who

Culture
Nisga'a
Previous Owner
Thomas R. Berger and Beverley Berger
Received from
Beverley Berger (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
British Columbia, Canada

When

Ownership Date
before 2021 and before April 13, 2022
Acquisition Date
on April 13, 2022

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Accession Number
3558/0003