Cloth Item Number: 3587/47 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Decorative cloth with a rectangular off-white ground with embroidery at centre, which is bordered by strips of dark blue fabric and then strips of dark brown-red fabric. The off-white centre is embroidered in repeating geometric patterns in alternating sections using dark brown or brown-red thread. Collector's tag is sewn to back.
Item History
- Made between 1950 and 1965
- Collected during 1997
- Owned by Michael C. Howard before August 24, 2022
- Received from Michael C. Howard (Donor) on August 24, 2022
What
- Name
- Cloth
- Identification Number
- 3587/47
- Type of Item
- cloth
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 58.0 cm, width 93.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Shan: Tai Lue
- Previous Owner
- Michael C. Howard
- Received from
- Michael C. Howard (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- “Myanmar: Shan, Mong Yawng” ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1950 and 1965
- Collection Date
- during 1997
- Ownership Date
- before August 24, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on August 24, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3587/0047