Red and white diamond sash

General Description: 

A sash. The sash has a matching ends featuring fringe. The body has a repetitive pattern on three lines with diamonds and hexagons. There are three fringe is comprised of three colour segments.

Object Type: 
Colour: 

red, white, blue, gold

Date Reported: 
Fri, 04/01/2011 - 00:00
GMD: 
Custodial History: 
Prevously known as 2011.01.31.02
Start Date: 
1900
Description Level: 
End Date: 
1900
Style or Pattern: 
diamonds, stripes, hexagon
Process: 
loom woven, handbeaded, handstitched
Date Range: 
[ca. 1900]
Image: 
Physical Description: 

0.1 cm of object. - 1 sash : col. ; 4.2 x 94 x 0.1 cm

Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Missing Beads - First fringe in second tassel on left end - approx. 4 white beads - approx. 13 blue beads - due to handling and use

Notes: 

The pattern on this sash is believed to represent otter track in the snow. 

rec_shelfloc: 
2011-004-001
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Container Number: 
001
Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage