Apron Item Number: A1765 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Narrows shreds of cedar bark bound together with a twined weave using a cloth weft. Waistband of soft leather attached. Length of stiff wire used to strengthen woven section. Colours: red, blue.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Apron
- Identification Number
- A1765
- Type of Item
- apron
- Material
- cedar bark, fibre, metal and leather skin
- Manufacturing Technique
- twined and tied
- Overall
- height 42.0 cm, width 24.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0177