"Coolie's" braid
| Title | "Coolie's" braid |
| Creator | Meron Sembaliuk; Paul Sembaliuk |
| Date Created | 1988 |
| Description | Chinese coolie’s braid made from dark grey pantyhose, and attached to the costume with a safety pin. Mummer unknown |
| Place created | North America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton |
| Materials | nylon |
| Techniques | hand-made |
| Physical Dimensions | overall: 80 cm x 2 cm |
| Note | At the time of it's use in the 1980s, the artifact was referred to as a "Coolie's Braid". This description is no longer acceptable, however, in order to preserve provenance, it remains in our records. More appropriately referred to as a "Braid". |
| Location | Artifacts: Case 5, Shelf 0, Box 17 |
| Accession Number | UF2014.013.a020 |
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Citation
Meron Sembaliuk; Paul Sembaliuk, “"Coolie's" braid,” Ukrainian Folklore Archives Special Collections, accessed December 27, 2024, https://collections.ukrfolk.ca/items/show/8149.