Wool poncho. Woven garment consists of two separate but identical pieces sewn together vertically at midpoint with a broad 'x' stitch. Poncho is folded in half at shoulders with a hole at centre creating a 'v' shape on front and back through which fits the wearer's head. Weave is tight with several vertical stripes of red and green across surface, with area near edges holding large stripes of the same, outlined with narrow stripes of blue, yellow and pink. A small white 'W' is embroidered on one corner at bottom.

• Narrative

  This collection (3133/1-35) was brought to Vancouver by the donor's father's family, when they moved here from Bolivia in the 1940s.

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• Type of Item poncho
• Culture Quechua
• Material wool fibre, dye
• Measurements height 73.5 cm, width 124.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Elspeth Webster, Catherine Webster
• Received from Catherine Webster

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• Made in Bolivia

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• Creation Date before 1950
• Ownership Date before October 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on October 2, 2015

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3133/0021