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Red and white diamond sash

Submitted by michelle on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 11:30
Description
Start Date: 
1900
End Date: 
1900
Date Range: 
[ca. 1900]
Physical Description: 

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

Notes: 

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

Physical Location
rec_shelfloc: 
2011-004-001
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Accession No: 
Artifact collection, beadwork series
Container Number: 
001
Conservation
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.

Colour: 

red, white, blue, gold

Date Reported: 
Fri, 04/01/2011 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Prevously known as 2011.01.31.02
Style or Pattern: 
diamonds, stripes, hexagon
Process: 
loom woven, handbeaded, handstitched
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

Object Type: 
Sash
Object Classification: 
Communication Objects; Personal Symbol
GMD: 
object
Description Level: 
File
Conservation-Treatment
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

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: 
Document: 
PDF icon 2011-4_001_026_Photo Documentation.pdf