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.0.15a-b
Style or Pattern:
tube, stripes, diagonal lines
Conservation Notes:
Fig.1 - Abrasions - Tassel - due to handling and use;
Fig.2 - Pin - due to reattachment;
Fig.3 - Remnant - (B) - due to handling and use;
Fig.4 - Loose Threads - Front top right center - due to handling and use;
Fig.5 - Broken End - Front top left center - due to handling and use;
Fig.6 - Broken End - Front top left - due to handling and use;
Fig.7 - Remnant - (C) - due to handling and use
