Doll Parka Item Number: 3371/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small fabric outer parka with a wool inner coat. The exterior is grey-tan fabric with high cut sides and a long back flap. Dark green, dark blue, and red zigzag trim edges the hem and wrists of the outer coat. The hood is edged with fur, and a bright green, bright orange and black plaited tassel hangs from the top. The inner coat is made of off-white wool fabric with similar trim to the outer coat. Both sides have an additional triangular pouch.
History Of Use
Appears to have been made for a large doll; amauti style.
Narrative
Collected by Robert A. Coulter, who was stationed at Kuujjuarpik, 1962-63, as Commanding Officer of the RCAF base (then known as Great Whale River).
Item History
- Made in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada between 1962 and 1963
- Collected between 1962 and 1963
- Owned by Robert A. Coulter
- Owned by Colleen Coulter, Robert B. Coulter and Marion Coulter-Mackie before June 28, 2019
- Received from Robert B. Coulter (Donor), Marion Coulter-Mackie (Donor) and Colleen Coulter (Donor) on June 28, 2019
What
- Name
- Doll Parka
- Identification Number
- 3371/13
- Type of Item
- parka
- Material
- fibre, skin and wool fibre
- Overall
- height 63.5 cm, width 42.5 cm, depth 11.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Robert A. Coulter, Colleen Coulter, Robert B. Coulter and Marion Coulter-Mackie
- Received from
- Robert B. Coulter (Donor), Marion Coulter-Mackie (Donor) and Colleen Coulter (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavik, Quebec, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1962 and 1963
- Collection Date
- between 1962 and 1963
- Ownership Date
- before June 28, 2019
- Acquisition Date
- on June 28, 2019
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3371/0013