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.0.3a-b
Style or Pattern:
flowers, leaves, stems, trim, edging, fringe
Conservation Notes:
(A)
Fig.1 - Marking - Top front left side - along all bead work - due to tracing for bead work;
Fig.2 - Dirt - Top front left side - all surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.3 - Scratch - Top right side center - 4 scratches - due to handling and use;
Fig.4 - Dirt - Top left side edge - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.5 - Dirt - Back inside top - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.6 - Scratch - Bottom center - 0.3x1.3cm - randomized locations - due to handling and use;
Fig.7 - Wear - Bottom - due to use
(B)
Fig.1 - Marking - Top front left side - along all bead work - due to tracing for bead work;
Fig.2 - Loose Thread - Top right side center - 1.6cm - due to handling and use;
Fig.3 - Scratches - Top right side center - 3 scratches - 0.3x0.7cm - due to use;
Fig.4 - Dirt - Top front left edge - all surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage;
Fig.5 - Dirt - Top back edge - all surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.6 - Discolouration - Front left side center - 1.1x0.6cm - due to handling, use and previous storage;
Fig.7 - Wear - Bottom front - all surfaces - due to use;
Fig.8 - Cracking - Bottom front left side - all sole surfaces - due to use;
Fig.9 - Oil - Bottom - all sole surfaces - due to handling use and previous storage conditions
