Under Dress

MOA: University of British Columbia

3221/2

Under dress. Garment made of purple fabric, ankle length, with long wide sleeves, tight 4-button cuffs, and a button closure neck with a high scalloped collar. Pleated seams chest and knee level; sleeves are pleated at shoulder and wrist. Dress flares widely out from chest. White cotton lines the bodice, but the rest is unlined.

  • Narrative

    Said to be made in a traditional Yakuts style, but with modern materials and colours. Worn with dress 3221/1 and headdress 3221/3.


  • Type of Item dress
  • Culture Yakut
  • Material synthetic fibre, plastic, cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 132.0 cm, width 79.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Alexandra Vassilieva
  • Previous Owner Kamila Kolpashnikova
  • Received from Kamila Kolpashnikova

  • Made in Namsky

  • Creation Date during 2013
  • Ownership Date before December 29, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on December 29, 2016

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3221/0002