Accession No

D 1988.336


Description

Pair of wide trousers hand-sewn from woven cotton with narrow dark blue, mid blue and white stripes, with lighter stripes woven horizontally to give the effect of a check. Plain blue waistband with a drawstring cord. Gathered cuffs at the ankles, with lots of fabric in the middle that would be gathered when worn. Frayed round waist band and legs.


Place

Africa; West Africa; Ghana; Gonja


Period


Source

Goody, Esther (Dr) [collector and depositor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

D 1988.336


Cultural Affliation

Gonja


Material

Cotton


Local Term


Measurements

1110mm x 790mm


Events

Context (Related Documents)
Black and white photograph attached to rear of catalogue card
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Pair of 'trousers': Woven cotton, narrow dark blue, light blue and white stripes, plain blue waistband with drawstring cord. Lighter stripe woven horizontally to give the effect of a check. Hand stitched, badly frayed round waist band and legs; Poor; Whole
Event Date 7/6/1988
Author: maa


Context (Amendments / updates)
Origin field previously read: "Locally Made"
Event Date 14/10/2005
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff


Description (Physical description)
Pair of wide trousers hand-sewn from woven cotton with narrow dark blue, mid blue and white stripes, with lighter stripes woven horizontally to give the effect of a check. Plain blue waistband with a drawstring cord. Gathered cuffs at the ankles, with lots of fabric in the middle that would be gathered when worn. Frayed round waist band and legs.
Event Date 28/10/2022
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff


FM:80280

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