Felt oak leaf brooch with acorns

General Description: 

A felt brooch in the shape of a leaf with acorns.

Object Type: 
Colour: 

brown, yellow, light brown, silver

Date Reported: 
Tue, 04/03/2012 - 00:00
Object Classification: 
GMD: 
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.02.02.02; 2011-5_001_006
Start Date: 
ca. 1942
Description Level: 
End Date: 
ca. 1948
Style or Pattern: 
acorns, lines, curves
Process: 
handcut
Date Range: 
[ca. 1942-1948]
Image: 
Physical Description: 

1.9 cm of object. - 1 brooch : col. ; 8.6 x 12.2 x 1.9 cm

Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Foreign Matter - Front bottom - various fibers and particles - due to previous storage conditions, handling and use; Fig.2 - Acorns - Front center - close up - ethnographic material - due to construction process

rec_shelfloc: 
2011-005-001
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