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Coat

MOA: University of British Columbia

3080/48

Long coat. Denim cotton garment has long sleeves, is open at the front, with an embroidered collar in purple and tan which is edged with a line of beading and tiny pompoms in pink and blue. Forearms are constructed of a different material in a dark blue. Edges of bottom hem, side slits and front opening are lined in red silk (?). Back of coat has Hmong style embroidery in green, purple and tan in repeating square and zigzag motifs bordered by layered bands of red applique. A rectangle of similar embroidery is sewn to the centre back of the coat.

  • Type of Item coat
  • Culture Vietnamese
  • Material cotton fibre, silk fibre, plastic, dye
  • Measurements height 117.0 cm, width 116.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Ronald Klein
  • Received from Ronald Klein
  • Made in Lao Cai
  • Collection Date during 1995
  • Ownership Date before September 13, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on September 13, 2014
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3080/0048

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