Cape Item Number: 3577/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Cape in a shiny bright blue fabric with small silver ovoid pattern all over. Semi-circular with triangle where the cape is sewn at chest. Five ties or flaps that hang down from the bottom edge, and two more ties where it closes at chest. Interior lined with a light green.

Item History

What

Name
Cape
Identification Number
3577/5
Type of Item
cape
Material
cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, dye and plastic
Overall
height 91.7 cm, width 126.4 cm

Who

Culture
Ethiopian
Previous Owner
Duncan Etches
Received from
Duncan Etches (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Ethiopia

When

Collection Date
between 1967 and 1969
Ownership Date
before July 8, 2022
Acquisition Date
on July 8, 2022

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
fair
Accession Number
3577/0005