Blouse

MOA: University of British Columbia

3048/14

Blouse with embroidered decoration; wide, open sleeves gathered where they attach to the bodice, and embroidered floral decoration around the collar and bottoms of the scalloped sleeves. The decoration consists of cream coloured embroidery of vines with leaves and flowers interspersed with light brown plastic sequins and beads. Small embroidered flowers are scattered across the fabric on both sleeves and the torso of the shirt. The sleeves are stiff and lined with mesh.


  • Type of Item blouse
  • Culture Filipino
  • Material pineapple fibre, silk fibre, plastic
  • Measurements height 118.4 cm, width 44.1 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Julia Tecson, Miguel Tecson
  • Received from Miguel Tecson

  • Made in Manila

  • Creation Date between 1950 and 1962
  • Ownership Date before January 27, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on January 27, 2014

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3048/0014