Vest Item Number: 2969/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black velvet embroidered vest. The front is covered by embroidered wildflowers in many sizes and colours including large red flowers near the bottom, and small orange, blue or pink sprays at the top, all surrounded by green foliage. Many of the flowers, leaves and vines are embellished with colourful sequins and beads. The vest front is open and has a V-neck, with two small closing snaps located beneath. The inside is lined with a black rayon-like fabric.
History Of Use
Called a керсетка (kersetka). Worn as part of a traditional costume.
Narrative
Folkwear vest; originally gifted to the donor’s mother, and worn by the donor herself.
Item History
- Made in Ternopil, Ukraine during 1920
- Owned by Celeste Shannte before August 29, 2012
- Received from Celeste Shannte (Donor) on August 29, 2012
What
- Name
- Vest
- Identification Number
- 2969/1
- Type of Item
- vest
- Material
- synthetic fibre, cotton fibre, metal, plastic ? and glass
- Overall
- height 75.0 cm, width 65.0 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Ukrainian
- Previous Owner
- Celeste Shannte
- Received from
- Celeste Shannte (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ternopil, Ukraine
When
- Creation Date
- during 1920
- Ownership Date
- before August 29, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on August 29, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2969/0001