Beadwork Pouch Item Number: 1003/69 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Garment with beadwork and tassels. The garment is square shaped with a brown pocket slit in the centre. A long band is attached at both ends to the top of the square. The sides are edged with dark green trim. Beadwork covers the entire surface of the band and square. The beadwork has floral motifs in pink, red, yellow, white and blue, vine motifs in blue and large leaf motifs in green on a clear bead background. Attached at bottom are beaded gold and green tassels. The back is lined with brown cotton.
Item History
- Made in Alberta, Canada ? before 1925
- Owned by William E. Gale before October 24, 1984
- Received from William E. Gale (Donor) on October 24, 1984
What
- Name
- Beadwork Pouch
- Identification Number
- 1003/69
- Type of Item
- pouch
- Material
- glass ?, wool fibre ?, cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 102.0 cm, width 30.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Plains
- Previous Owner
- William E. Gale
- Received from
- William E. Gale (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alberta, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1925
- Ownership Date
- before October 24, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on October 24, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1003/0069