Shirt
MOA: University of British Columbia
3289/38
Blouse made of a rectangular panel of fabric, folded in half, with a rectangular keyhole opening for the head. The sides are stitched together with small tapered sleeves are attached at the top. The front and back bib is heavily decorated with embroidered geometric designs in burgundy, dark pink, purple, navy and forest green. The armholes also each have a band of embroidery. The bottom edge is unfinished.
- Type of Item shirt
- Culture Maya
- Material cotton fibre
- Measurements height 59.2 cm, width 60.0 cm (overall)
- Creator Elvira Diaz
- Field Collector Laura Osorio
- Previous Owner Laura Osorio
- Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation
- Made in Larrainzar
- Creation Date during 2017
- Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
- Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3289/0038