Boots Item Number: 2977/4 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of tall, decorated, leather and fabric boots. The lower portion of the boot is made of white hide, with a thick panel of brown leather sewed on as the sole. At mid-shin are insets of red, white, green and black leather in small, fine patterns. The liner of the boot slides into this piece, also made of hide with fur to the inside, and reaches mid-thigh. The visible portion displays a white fabric panel embroidered with flowers and greenery, and a wide strip of crocheted lace over red fabric. At the tops are thick cuffs of black fur.
Item History
- Made in Greenland during 1925
- Owned by Joanne Loberg before October 16, 2012
- Received from Joanne Loberg (Donor) on October 16, 2012
What
- Name
- Boots
- Identification Number
- 2977/4 a-b
- Type of Item
- boot
- Material
- seal skin ?, cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
- Part A
- height 68.0 cm, width 27.0 cm, depth 2.5 cm
- Part B
- height 67.0 cm, width 28.0 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Joanne Loberg
- Received from
- Joanne Loberg (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Greenland
When
- Creation Date
- during 1925
- Ownership Date
- before October 16, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on October 16, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 2977/0004 a-b