Sash Item Number: E239 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Geometric patterns and figures in vertical brown band, bordered by strip of black circles on brown. Black ground. Edges are fringed.
Specific Techniques
Made on a backstrap loom.
Narrative
Collected by Audrey and Harry Hawthorn in Mexico. The designs and motif suggest the maker was from Santa Tomas Jalieza. Made for the tourist market.
Item History
- Made in Oaxaca, Mexico
- Collected during 1950
- Owned by Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn before October 16, 1972
- Received from Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) and Harry Hawthorn (Donor) on October 16, 1972
What
- Name
- Sash
- Identification Number
- E239
- Type of Item
- sash
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven
- Overall
- height 9.0 cm, width 166.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn
- Received from
- Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) and Harry Hawthorn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Oaxaca, Mexico
When
- Collection Date
- during 1950
- Ownership Date
- before October 16, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on October 16, 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0218/0010