Accession No
1995.318
Description
Fine cream coloured cloth made from three rectangular sections sewn together. Along the top is a 35cm embroidered decorative band of geometric patterns.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia
Period
Source
Samuel, Herbert (Sir) [collector]; Salaman, Susan [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1995.318
Cultural Affliation
Material
Cloth; ?Cotton
Local Term
Measurements
1800mm x 2640mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Fine cream coloured ?cotton cloth with decorative band of geometric patterns, especially diamonds. Band approximately 35 cm in width. In colours of red, blue, yellow, green and black. Cloth made up of several sections sewn together.'
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 Sir Herbert Samuel.
Event Date 1995
Author: Katrina Dring
Conservation (Repack)
CON.2015.1615 | Repack
Event Date 17/6/2015
Author: cft31
Description (Physical description)
Large, fine cloth. Off-white. Thick bands of multicoloured stripes with lozenge patterns.
Event Date 7/12/2016
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Fine cream coloured cloth made from three rectangular sections sewn together. Along the top is a 35cm embroidered decorative band of geometric patterns.
Event Date 14/9/2022
Author: Louise Puckett
FM:117939
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