Harness Strap Item Number: 3029/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Horse's beaded martingale (harness) strap. Two long straps form the edges, separated by a small rectangular bag. The beading is a background of grey with pink diagonal stripes bordered by lines of small squares in light and dark blue. These are interspersed with lines of dark blue and pink. The bag also has a background of grey, with a cross, diamond and square motif at centre. A fully beaded hide flap made of two triangles hangs from the top of the bag. Two long straps hang from the tips, partially beaded in grey and yellow. From the bottom of the bag hangs a long leather fringe with elements of brown and red dyed animal fur.
Specific Techniques
Warp stitch used on long straps hanging from tip of hide flap; flat stich used for beading elsewhere.
Item History
- Made in Canada during 1875
- Owned by Thomas G. Poole before November 21, 2013
- Received from Thomas G. Poole (Donor) on November 21, 2013
What
- Name
- Harness Strap
- Identification Number
- 3029/2
- Type of Item
- strap
- Material
- leather skin, glass and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 105.5 cm, width 34.2 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Plains Cree
- Previous Owner
- Thomas G. Poole
- Received from
- Thomas G. Poole (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1875
- Ownership Date
- before November 21, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on November 21, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3029/0002