Shirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3295/18 a

Shirt made of white cotton with neck and cuffs embroidered in red, white and black geometric designs. Two metal snap closures at neck, and a single white button on each sleeve cuff.

  • Cultural Context

    The traditional Ukrainian man's costume includes the vyshyvanka (shirt), the 'sharovary (pants) and kushak (long sash-like belt).


  • Type of Item shirt
  • Culture Ukrainian
  • Material cotton fibre, metal, plastic
  • Measurements height 71.8 cm, width 167.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Barbara Heller, Michael Karton
  • Received from Barbara Heller, Michael Karton

  • Made in Ukraine

  • Collection Date during 1999
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3295/0018 a