Historical Context:
A2.WIL: The period concentrating on Reverend Edward Francis Wilson's arrival , and the subsequent building of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School , 1871-1892. Reverend E.F. Wilson was principal of the school from 1873 - 1892, and thereafter was relocated to Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
The A2.WIL.0 collection included bead work collected by Reverend E.F. Wilson and Archibald Wilson, Principal of Elkhorn, Residential School, Washakada. The bead work is most likely from the late 1800s. Mrs. Graham, a descendant of E.F. Wilson, graciously donated the bead work to the Shingwauk Project. She said, "I want these to go back to where they belong".
Custodial History:
Previously known as A2.WIL.0.6
Style or Pattern:
flowers, leaves, heart, stripes, edging
Conservation Notes:
Fig.1 - Stain - Front top inside right edge - due to handling, use and previous storage;
Fig.2 - Loose Beads - Front top right edge - due to handling and use;
Fig.3 - Dirt - Inside bottom - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.4 - Stain - Back bottom right edge - 1x1cm - 2x2cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.5 - Fraying - Front top left edge - due to handling and use
