Dress

MOA: University of British Columbia

3289/27

Pink satin dress with embroidered designs of purple flowers, green leaves and purple birds. The neckline, and sleeves are edged with strips of lace and blue fabric. Three horizontal bands of lace and blue fabric divide the body of the dress. A short fringe of cinched beige lace extends from the bottom hem.


  • Type of Item dress
  • Culture Mexican
  • Material fibre, cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 92.5 cm, width 85.5 cm (overall)

  • Field Collector Laura Osorio
  • Previous Owner Laura Osorio
  • Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation

  • Made in Mazateca

  • Creation Date between 1950 and 1960
  • Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3289/0027