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Red cardinal brooch

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Start Date: 
ca. 1942
End Date: 
ca. 1948
Date Range: 
[ca. 1942-1948]
Physical Description: 

1.7 cm of object. - 1 brooch : col. ; 2.6 x 7.8 x 1.7 cm

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rec_shelfloc: 
2011-005-001
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Container Number: 
001
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General Description: 

A painted wooden brooch in the shape of a bird.

Colour: 

red, black, burgundy, brown, silver

Date Reported: 
Mon, 04/02/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.02.02.06; 2011-5_001_010
Style or Pattern: 
circle, triangle, lines, curves
Process: 
machine cut, hand carved, hand painted
Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Chip - Front bottom tip - 0.4x0.2cm - burgundy tone - due to handling and use; Fig.2 - Chip - Front top - black - various spots - 0.1cm - due to handling and use; Fig.3 - Finish - Back center - all edges - shellac does not cover surface - due to construction process

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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
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