Vest Item Number: 649/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small vest with beadwork. The vest has a centre opening with thin leather ties. The front has a red ‘x’ motif above and below a chief riding a blue horse - the image is mirrored on the opposite side. The designs are on a white ground. The beadwork covers the entire front surface. The back is burgundy velvet. The inside is unlined.
Narrative
Would be worn by a chief. The 'X' designs refer to the treaty signing.
Item History
- Made in Canada ?
- Collected between 1900 and 1950
- Owned by E. Richard Atleo before August 13, 1980
- Received from E. Richard Atleo (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on August 13, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Blackfoot
- Previous Owner
- E. Richard Atleo
- Received from
- E. Richard Atleo (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada ?
When
- Collection Date
- between 1900 and 1950
- Ownership Date
- before August 13, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on August 13, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0649/0001