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Stencil2767/5

Stencil used for decorating tapa cloth. Designs of a large palm leaf and a row of squares have been cut into an X-ray film negative. Stencil has been used and is coated with multiple layers of black and brown paint.

Culture
Fijian
Material
celluloid plastic, clay, oil paint and dye
Made in
Fiji
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentN2.950 a-c

Set of three plastic sticks, each with a flat, balloon-shaped finial at the top; finials are orange (a), yellow (b), and grey-green (c). Finials each have one small cut out near the top and are painted with characters and linear floral and geometric designs in black.

Culture
Japanese
Material
celluloid plastic and paint
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fan406/4

Fan with celluloid ribs that are decorated with paint and metal discs in a floral motif. Fabric is gauze and is decorated with embroidered sequins in a repeating leaf and wavy line pattern. Different areas are created with a second layer of tighter gauze stitched on in some places. Top edge of fabrics is decorated with looped thread along the its length. Fan has a tapered, four-sided ivory coloured box with gold detailing for storage.

Culture
Spanish ?
Material
celluloid plastic, fibre, metal and paint
Made in
Spain ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Needle Case1130/7 a-d

Small, rectangular needle case of black velvet, bound with red and dark red textile; embroidered with flower and vine motifs. Divided inside into five compartments, containing cylindrical plastic sleeves for holding needles. Lined with printed cotton; interlined with animal skin. Top flap covers needle sleeves; fastened with a loop and small shell button.

Culture
Icelandic
Material
shell, metal ?, cotton fibre, skin and celluloid plastic
Made in
Iceland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cantonese Opera HatN1.778

Red folded hat with embroidery and ties. The front has an appliqued lotus motif, an orange plastic rectangle and a linear border in green and brown around three sides. The back has three vertical stripes of the linear border in green and brown and tiny mirrors. The sides have pieces of different fabric. The inside lining is white cotton.

Culture
Chinese: Cantonese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, glass, paper, paste adhesive, dye and celluloid plastic
Made in
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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