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Folding FanN3.55

A closing fan made of twenty-six flat bamboo ribs lacquered dark brown with tapering end pieces of natural colour bamboo. Edges of the ribs curve inwards just below the point where they reach the paper cover of the fan, which is white. Fan is held together with a brass rivet that has a small ring on one side. Rivet is set into wooden ends of a slightly darker colour, which flare outward at the base.

Culture
Korean
Material
bamboo grass, paper, wood, metal, lacquer and adhesive
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rain Hat2503/5

A hat of brown paper pointed at top and with four sections projecting from centre folds. When opened flat, the hat is triangular with points truncated at the base. An extra layer of paper with a serrated upper edge is adhered to the lower edge of the hat with another serrated strip adhered to the bottom edge of hat. Faintly visible bat shapes cut out of brown paper are adhered over the midpoint of each fold. A red paper-cut is adhered to the top of the hat.

Culture
Korean
Material
paper, dye, paste adhesive ? and wild sesame oil
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bridegroom's Boots2503/2 a-b

Pair of black cotton boots with quilted silk lining. Short opening at back. Leather loops on front threaded through two holes and knotted on inside. Piping on front, back and sides. Lower edges of boots trimmed with leather. Soles sewed on. Part (a) has five studs on sole and two pieces of masking tape with writing, attached to lining. Part (b) has four studs on sole.

Culture
Korean
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre, deer skin, skin, hemp fibre, dye, iron metal and paper
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shoes984/9 a-b

Pair of rigid black shoes made of smooth-surfaced heavy, stiff leather dyed black with unfinished natural leather soles and small heels nailed on with iron nails. One iron cleat is attached at toe and one at the heel. Row of hand-stitching around outer edge of sole. Shoes are low at sides, higher at back and have upturned toes with a centre seam. Piping in the same colour as the outside around the upper edge. Inside of shoes is brown and part b has a brown insole, while the other is black with the stitching showing.

Culture
Korean
Material
cow skin ?, iron metal, dye and cotton fibre ?
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brooch1590/228

A four-sided brooch with very slightly scooped, narrow, flat edges only and notched corners.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Canada ? or USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brooch1590/223

Bird brooch with heart-shaped body and heart-shaped centre cutout and cross-pin. Cutouts for eyes and beak. Face engraved with circles and lines. Cross-pin attached to body. Hallmark in a rectangular cartouche.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Albany, New York, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brooch1590/221

Heart-shaped brooch with heart-shaped centre cutout and cross-pin. Crown at top. Bird’s head at tip. Engraving and maker’s mark on top surface.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brooch1590/218

Heart-shaped brooch with heart-shaped centre cutout and cross-pin. Owl head above with two circles and one triangular cutout. Engraved with zigzag lines around central cutout. Maker’s hallmark in irregular star cartouche. Cross-pin secured at side of heart.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Canada ? or USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brooch1590/215

Heart-shaped silver brooch with heart-shaped centre cutout. Acorn top but stem missing. Cross-pin turned through circular cutout on side of heart. Maker’s hallmark.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brooch1590/211

Heart-shaped brooch with heart-shaped centre cutout and cross-pin. Crown-like top engraved with stars. Engraved with very small lines. Pin attached at left. Maker’s mark on right side.

Culture
Eastern Woodlands
Material
silver alloy metal
Made in
Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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