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.0.19; 2011.02.02.48a-b
Style or Pattern:
trim, leaves, stems, flowers
Conservation Notes:
(A)
Fig.1 - Material Loss - Front top all edges - threads present - due to handling and use;
Fig.2 - Staining - Front center - dark spots - randomized locations - 0.1-0.3cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.3 - Foreign Matter - Front top left - white tone - 1.9cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.4 - Missing Beads - Front right center - 1 dark green bead - due to handling and use;
Fig.5 - Foreign Matter - Front right side - white tone - 1.4cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.6 - Foreign Matter - Front lower right - areas outlining bead work - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions;
Fig.7 - Holes - Back top center - 0.2cm - 1.5 cm apart - 2 holes - due to handling and use;
Fig.8 - Holes - Back top right side - 0.1cm - 1.3cm apart - due to handling and use;
Fig.9 - Hole - Back lower center - 0.3cm - due to handling and use;
Fig.10 - Holes - Back lower left center - 0.2cm - 0.5cm apart - due to handling and use;
Fig.11 - Holes - Back bottom center - 0.1cm - 0.3cm apart - due to handling and use;
Fig.12 - Hole - Back bottom right center - 0.1cm - due to handling and use;
Fig.13 - Pin - Top back right - pinned - purpose unknown
(B)
Fig.1 - Pin
