Button Blanket
Item number 3558/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Black button blanket with wide red bands along all edges, on front; small red neck tie along top edge with a snap metal closure. Inner edges of red bands are decorated with groupings of four white buttons, done in diamond formation; groups are spaced evenly throughout. Central design on blanket is a large copper, done in red felt. Copper has bear design on the top half and "T"-like design on bottom. White buttons are stitched across red felt. Top back edge of blanket is decorated with a wide red band. Two loop ties on either side, towards centre on back.
Narrative
Gifted to Thomas Berger in 1973, along with a dance apron (3558/2) and shirt (3558/3).
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Thomas R. Berger before 2021
- Owned by Beverley Berger before April 13, 2022
- Received from Beverley Berger (Donor) on April 13, 2022
What
- Name
- Button Blanket
- Identification Number
- 3558/1
- Type of Item
- blanket
- Material
- synthetic fibre, wool fibre, plastic, metal and dye
- Overall
- height 163.4 cm, width 168.7 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Nisga'a
- Previous Owner
- Thomas R. Berger and Beverley Berger
- Received from
- Beverley Berger (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before 2021 and before April 13, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on April 13, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3558/0001
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