Mittens Item Number: 3203/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Leather mittens joined by wool cord. Mittens are long, with fur edging at cuff and wrist. A panel between the two and sitting on top surface is made of black velvet, embroidered with flowers, foliage and branches in green, blue, pink and yellow. A similar pattern has been applied to the top of each mitt. Woolen cord is made of braided white, orange, green and brown strands of wool, with small pompoms and tassels. It is attached to each mitt on the inner side at top.
Item History
- Made in Telegraph Creek, British Columbia, Canada before 1970
- Owned by Karen Clark and Paul Clark before October 17, 2016
- Received from Karen Clark (Donor) and Paul Clark (Donor) on October 17, 2016
What
- Name
- Mittens
- Identification Number
- 3203/8
- Type of Item
- mitten
- Material
- skin, wool fibre and silk fibre ?
- Overall
- height 31.0 cm, width 40.0 cm, depth 5.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tahltan
- Previous Owner
- Karen Clark and Paul Clark
- Received from
- Karen Clark (Donor) and Paul Clark (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Telegraph Creek, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1970
- Ownership Date
- before October 17, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on October 17, 2016
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3203/0008