Skirt Item Number: 3627/3 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tightly gathered back skirt; small, plain triangular panels on either side of central gathered section. Waistband above gathered portion has dark blue embroidered border with designs done in yellow. Motifs consist of hourglass-like shapes, hexagons, and diamonds with slanted triangles underneath; plain line above band and zigzag underneath. Rest of skirt is undecorated; short ties on either side of waistband for securing.
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
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 b