Bag Item Number: 1060/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular bag with designs of flowers beaded on fabric surface. One side of the bag is navy fabric while other side and flap top are of light brown skin.
Narrative
According to Dr. Suzannne Steele, the pattern is almost identical to the pattern on a pair of Louis Riel’s leggings. The documentation from the Sisters of Saint Ann Museum says "Cree; Mr. & Mrs. Coubeaux." The original acquisition date was listed as 1942.
Item History
- Made in Manitoba, Canada ? during 1900
- Collected before 1942
- Owned by Sisters of Saint Ann Museum
- Owned by B.C. Provincial Museum before September 6, 1985
- Received from B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution) on September 6, 1985
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- 1060/13
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- wool fibre, rawhide skin, glass, brass metal and fibre
- Overall
- height 0.6 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 22.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Metis
- Previous Owner
- Sisters of Saint Ann Museum and B.C. Provincial Museum
- Received from
- B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Manitoba, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1900
- Collection Date
- before 1942
- Ownership Date
- before September 6, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on September 6, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1060/0013