Rope Item Number: 3000/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cedar rope made of three twisted strands. The end is fastened with wound cotton string. The rope lies in a coil which is held together with a patterned strip of tied fabric.
Narrative
From the collection of the missionary Thomas Crosby, who worked in various places on the Northwest Coast of B.C. from 1863 to 1907.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1914
- Owned by Thomas Crosby before 1914
- Owned by Jane Howard and Thomas Taylor Crosby before April 17, 2013
- Received from Jane Howard (Donor) and Thomas Taylor Crosby (Donor) on April 17, 2013
What
- Name
- Rope
- Identification Number
- 3000/13
- Type of Item
- rope
- Material
- cedar root and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 5.5 cm, width 35.0 cm, depth 33.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Thomas Crosby, Jane Howard and Thomas Taylor Crosby
- Received from
- Jane Howard (Donor) and Thomas Taylor Crosby (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1914
- Ownership Date
- before 1914 and before April 17, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on April 17, 2013
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3000/0013