Blanket

Item number 3588/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Large red blanket with black tassels extending from each corner; geometric and cross-like designs woven across surface. Main design consists of two columns of connected, irregularly-shaped diamonds. Diamonds made up of of stripes done in black, cream, dark purple, and red; columns bordered on either side with lines of connected squares, done in dark purple. Negative space between designs creates columns of red diamonds; black cross-like designs in their centres. Corners of each bar are tipped with squares. Top and bottom edge of blanket are bordered with dark purple bands.

History Of Use

3rd phase chief's blanket.

Specific Techniques

Woven from Germantown yarn.

Item History

What

Name
Blanket
Identification Number
3588/1
Type of Item
blanket
Material
wool fibre and dye
Overall
height 155.5 cm, width 184.8 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Arizona, USA

Who

Culture
Navajo
Previous Owner
Linda Fitzpatrick and Ross Fitzpatrick
Received from
Ross Fitzpatrick (Donor) and Linda Fitzpatrick (Donor)

When

Creation Date
during 1890
Collection Date
during 1991
Ownership Date
before August 31, 2022
Acquisition Date
on August 31, 2022

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Accession Number
3588/0001
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