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.0.22
Style or Pattern:
flowers, leaves, loops, letters
Process:
embroidered, handstitched
Marks:
'Mr. A. E. Wilson. From. ALF. Mann'
Conservation Notes:
Fig.1 - Dirt - Front top center - 0.7x0.3cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.2 - Dirt - Front lower right - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.3 - Scratch - Front lower left side - 0.5x0.6cm - due to handling and use;
Fig.4 - Dirt - Front top left side - 1.1cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.5 - Cut - Back top center - 0.5cm - due to handling and use;
Fig.6 - Striations - Inside - due to handling and use
