Jacket
Item number 3558/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Buckskin jacket with bead and fringe decoration. Jacket has a wide notched collar, long sleeves, two patch pockets and centre opening. Front and back of jacket have triangular panels, extending from the neck opening and ending mid-jacket. Five antler buttons along right side of front opening. Pink and dark purple flowers with green leaves beaded underneath collar, on either side of opening; petaled flowers have yellow centres. Identical flowers beaded across centre back, in a "V"-shaped formation. Bottom of "V" has a large dark purple and white flower, with an orange centre. Decorations on back are in the triangular panel. Fringe decoration is attached to the edges of the triangular panels, top edge of pockets, back seam of sleeves, and bottom edge of jacket. Interior is lined with dark brown fabric.
Narrative
Gifted to Thomas Berger during his 32 years of work on the Manitoba Metis Federation vs Canada.
Item History
- Made in Manitoba, 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
- Jacket
- Identification Number
- 3558/7
- Type of Item
- jacket
- Material
- deer skin, synthetic fibre, antler and glass
- Overall
- height 95.1 cm, width 119.7 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Manitoba, Canada ?
Who
- Culture
- Metis
- 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
- 3558/0007
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