Boots
Item number 3508/4 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Pair of boots made of wolf skin. Legs and vamps are covered in white fur, soles are light brown hide. On either side of the boot heels are two long hide ties, meant to be secured around the ankles. The top openings are edged with canvas-like material, through which is threaded a dark pink drawstring. Bottom edges of openings are trimmed with three decorative bands. Top rows have an alternating white and dark blue triangle motif; second are plain yellow; third are green with scalloped edges, with a shiny, gold-coloured diamond motif overtop. Interiors are unlined.
Item History
- Made in Northwest Territories, Canada
- Owned by John P. Kelsall before 1995
- Owned by John T. Kelsall before June 28, 2021
- Received from John T. Kelsall (Donor) on June 28, 2021
What
- Name
- Boots
- Identification Number
- 3508/4 a-b
- Type of Item
- boot
- Material
- wolf skin, rawhide skin, fibre and dye
- Part A
- height 41.2 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 31.9 cm
- Part B
- height 42.9 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 30.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Northwest Territories, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- John P. Kelsall and John T. Kelsall
- Received from
- John T. Kelsall (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1995 and before June 28, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on June 28, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3508/0004 a-b
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