Boots Item Number: 527/29 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of smoked moose hide boots with ecru-coloured fur trim around the centre. Above the rabbit fur trim geometric patterns of multicoloured beadwork are sewn over pink fabric. Maroon satin-like cloth is sewn below the fur trim. Green fabric covers the top of the foot; a band of pink cloth trims the green fabric around the top of the foot. Skin ties lace around the ankles of both boots. Lined with pink floral print cloth. Side zippers.
Item History
- Made in Canada
- Collected between 1940 and 1960
- Owned by Lillian French before April 19, 1979
- Received from Lillian French (Donor) on April 19, 1979
What
- Name
- Boots
- Identification Number
- 527/29 a-b
- Type of Item
- boot
- Material
- rabbit skin, moose skin, cotton fibre, metal, dye, glass ?, synthetic fibre and wool fibre ?
- Part A
- height 26.4 cm, width 8.3 cm, depth 24.0 cm
- Part B
- height 26.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 24.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Arctic America
- Previous Owner
- Lillian French
- Received from
- Lillian French (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1940 and 1960
- Ownership Date
- before April 19, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on April 19, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0527/0029 a-b