Pouch Item Number: 527/40 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round purse of two pieces of wool stitched together with open top. Decoration is in red embroidery on black wool; interior is red knit fabric. One side has "ALERT BAY" stitched into it while the other has a rose design on it.
Item History
- Made in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, 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
- Pouch
- Identification Number
- 527/40
- Type of Item
- pouch
- Material
- wool fibre ? and dye
- Overall
- height 1.2 cm, diameter 8.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Lillian French
- Received from
- Lillian French (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1940 and 1960
- Ownership Date
- before April 19, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on April 19, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0527/0040