Snowshoes Item Number: 1551/1 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of snowshoes. Each is separated into three sections by two wooden boards. The two end sections are filled webbing of thin lengths of skin. Centre section is of knotted, thicker skin thong. There is a hole at one end of centre section. The two ends of each snowshoe are held together by metal wire and nails.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA ? during 1955
- Owned by Greater Vernon Museum & Archives before November 26, 1992
- Received from Greater Vernon Museum & Archives (Transferring institution) on November 26, 1992
What
Who
- Culture
- Tlingit
- Previous Owner
- Greater Vernon Museum & Archives
- Received from
- Greater Vernon Museum & Archives (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1955
- Ownership Date
- before November 26, 1992
- Acquisition Date
- on November 26, 1992
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1551/0001 a-b