Accession No
1995.316
Description
White material trousers, possibly silk, with drawstring waist. Broad panel between legs of trousers. Drawstring ribbon of red, yellow and green lines. Tear on one leg.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia
Period
Source
Samuel, Herbert (Sir) [collector]; Salaman, Susan [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1995.316
Cultural Affliation
Material
Cloth; ?Cotton; ?Silk; ?Satin
Local Term
Measurements
610mm x 1120mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'White ?cotton trousers with drawstring waist. Broad panel between legs of trousers. Drawstring ribbon of red, yellow and green lines. Tear on one leg.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (References)
Herbert Samuel worked in the colonial service and travelled extensively, including in Ethiopia.
See Biography of H. Samuel by Bernard Wasserstien (1992), 'Herbert Samuel: A Political Life'. OUP. (University Library: classmark 545:18.c.95.575).
Event Date 1992
Author: maa
Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated by Susan Salaman, the daughter of H. Samuel.
Event Date 1995
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
White material trousers, possibly silk, with drawstring waist. Broad panel between legs of trousers. Drawstring ribbon of red, yellow and green lines. Tear on one leg.
Event Date 24/2/2022
Author: Louise Puckett
FM:117937
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