Patterns of cloth made and wore [i.e. worn] by natives of the South Sea Islands [manuscript] : being part of the collection made by the celebrated circumnavigator Captain James Cook in his first, second and third voyages, 1768-1774
- Bib ID:
- 1123278
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. MS 4299G (NK 10696) copy
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1768-1774]
- 0.15 m. (1 v.)
- Series:
- Rex Nan Kivell Collection ; NK10696.
- Summary:
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MS 4299G comprises of 70 cloth samples of tapa, collected by Captain James Cook in his first, second and third voyages, pasted in a book titled "Patterns of South Sea cloth". The samples were collected from the Friendly Islands (Tonga), Sandwich Islands, Otaheite (Tahiti), Society Islands (French Polynesia) and New Amsterdam. Each sample measures approximately 5.0 x 9.8 cm., or less. The book, measuring 23 cm., includes a list corresponding to the samples, with explanations including place of origin, some detail of methods of manufacture, likely wearers and uses of the various cloth types (1 v.).
- Biography/History:
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Bark cloth, or tapa, was traditionally produced throughout the islands of the South Pacific from the bark of trees such as the paper mulberry or breadfruit tree. Cloth was produced in distinctive artistic and cultural styles for both functional and ceremonial purposes.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 4299G.
- "Tapa cloth specimens from Cook's voyages"--Protective cover.
- Rex Nan Kivell Collection NK10696.
- Object number A40007308.
- MS 4299G (NK 10696) copy also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-223864929
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1768-1774
- Occupation:
- Explorers
- Other authors/contributors:
- Cook, James, 1728-1779
- Also Titled:
- Patterns of South Sea cloth
- Exhibited:
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- Exhibited: "Treasures Gallery", National Library of Australia, 7 October 2011 - 15 December 2012.
- Exhibited: "Cook and Omai: The Cult of the South Seas", National Library of Australia, 2001.
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1849 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1779
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1774
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