Skirt Item Number: 3627/3 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Gathered front skirt with painted floral patterns across surface; ribbon ties at back, along waistband. Skirt has a white background with columns of large red flowers, surrounded by green leaves and smaller blue flowers, across surface; red berry vines connect each flower in the column. Waistband and bottom edge are bordered with blue bands; hem decorated with lace trim. Ribbon ties have a white background with floral and geometric patterns embroidered in light purple along length. Opening at back of skirt also trimmed with lace.
History Of Use
An outfit worn by a young woman before they are married, or at times of celebration.
Narrative
Owned by the donor's grandmother; possibly brought to Canada when she immigrated in 1924.
Item History
- Made in Moravia, Czech Republic
- Owned by Kathryn Miller before April 24, 2023
- Received from Kathryn Miller (Donor) on April 24, 2023
What
- Name
- Skirt
- Identification Number
- 3627/3 a
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- cotton fibre, fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 106.5 cm, width 85.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Czech
- Previous Owner
- Kathryn Miller
- Received from
- Kathryn Miller (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Moravia, Czech Republic
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 24, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on April 24, 2023
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3627/0003 a