Bag Item Number: C1317 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular with one flat end and one rounded end, which forms the bottom of the bag; undecorated; loop handle of twisted rope with another rope coiled around it.
History Of Use
Generally called a dillybag; a woman’s bag that would be worn around the neck or carried by hand, and used to carry important items like herbs, utensils and food.
Item History
- Made in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia between 1850 and 1870
- Collected during 1870
- Owned by Mrs. R. R. Hedley
- Owned by Anne Vater before July 26, 1962
- Received from Anne Vater (Donor) on July 26, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Australian
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. R. R. Hedley and Anne Vater
- Received from
- Anne Vater (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Richmond, New South Wales, Australia
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1870
- Collection Date
- during 1870
- Ownership Date
- before July 26, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 26, 1962
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2252/0001