Bodice
Item number 3569/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Woven bodice with wide embroidered panel across upper section. At centre of panel is a column of four diamonds, filled with triangular patterns; differently patterned rows of chevrons extend from either side of central column. Column of concentric diamonds along left side of bodice; all patterns are done in red, white, and black. Two black fabric shoulder straps are stitched along top edge; bottom section of bodice consists of three plain pieces of black fabric. Upper section of bodice secures at the back with snap fasteners, leaving bottom section open and drapey.
Narrative
In 1959, the donor spent a year in the US to attend grade 12 as an exchange student from New Zealand. At the time she was performing Maori songs and dance.
Item History
- Made in New Zealand during 1959
- Owned by Bette Thompson before May 16, 2022
- Received from Bette Thompson (Donor) on May 16, 2022
What
- Name
- Bodice
- Identification Number
- 3569/1
- Type of Item
- bodice
- Material
- wool fibre, fibre, dye and metal
- Overall
- height 52.3 cm, width 90.6 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Zealand
Who
- Culture
- Maori
- Previous Owner
- Bette Thompson
- Received from
- Bette Thompson (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1959
- Ownership Date
- before May 16, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on May 16, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3569/0001
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