Pipe Bag Item Number: D2.92 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pouch-like hide bag with a long, tubular front flap. Main body of bag is covered with extensive beadwork in a geometric pattern. Flap is beaded around top edge and sewn down one side. Beaded on bottom; different pattern each side. Long, partially braided hide fringe along the bottom edge.
Item History
- Made in Manitoba, Canada ?
- Collected between 1875 and 1895
- Owned by Thomas Wardlaw Taylor and Frank Wesbrook
- Owned by Helen F. Robertson before March 30, 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Helen F. Robertson (Seller) on March 30, 1961
What
- Name
- Pipe Bag
- Identification Number
- D2.92
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- rawhide skin and glass
- Manufacturing Technique
- beaded and sewn
- Overall
- height 16.0 in, width 5.5 in
Who
- Culture
- Plains
- Previous Owner
- Thomas Wardlaw Taylor, Frank Wesbrook and Helen F. Robertson
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Helen F. Robertson (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Manitoba, Canada ?
When
- Collection Date
- between 1875 and 1895
- Ownership Date
- before March 30, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on March 30, 1961
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0045/0013