Book Cover
MOA: University of British Columbia
3332/11
Composed of a square piece of fabric, with three corners folded in on itself, and then sewn together creating an envelope-shaped case. Four black, burgundy and orange roundels with circular metal buttons on two. Heavily decorated with small circular mirrors on both sides. Front has five large orange star designs and organic designs. Heavily embroidered in multicoloured geometric and organic designs. Burgundy tie extending up from point.
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History Of Use
Book cover.
- Type of Item cover
- Culture Pashtun
- Material glass, metal, silk fibre, fibre, dye
- Measurements height 45.0 cm, width 24.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Imelda Phelan, Fergus MacIntosh
- Received from Imelda Phelan, Fergus MacIntosh
- Made in Pakistan
- Ownership Date before November 20, 2018
- Acquisition Date on November 20, 2018
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3332/0011