Dance Shirt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3558/3

Short-sleeved black shirt with fringe extending from the sleeves and bottom edge. Shirt has a V-neck and the collar is bordered with additional fabric; gold sequins trim neck opening and collar. Copper design on front centre of shirt; done in red felt. Copper has a bear design on the top half and "T"-like design on the bottom. Gold sequins are stitched across the red felt. All gold sequins have white beads on top of them. Back of shirt is undecorated.

  • Narrative

    Gifted to Thomas Berger in 1973, along with a button blanket (3558/1) and dance apron (3558/2).


  • Type of Item shirt
  • Culture Nisga'a
  • Material synthetic fibre, wool fibre, plastic, dye
  • Measurements height 86.5 cm, width 141.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Thomas R. Berger, Beverley Berger
  • Received from Beverley Berger

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Ownership Date before 2021, before April 13, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on April 13, 2022

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3558/0003