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Pair of beaded moccasins

Submitted by krista on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 15:20
Description
Responsibility: 
Start Date: 
1930
End Date: 
1939
Date Range: 
[193-?]
Language: 
Physical Description: 

5 cm of object. - 2 moccasins : col. ;

 

Media
Scan Resolution: 
Scan Date: 
Scale: 
Master scans folder location: 
Bibliographic Information
Publication: 
Volume: 
Issue: 
Standard No: 
Physical Location
Repository: 
srsc
Accession No: 
Jane Simpson collection
File No: 
001
Container Number: 
002
Legacy Restricted: 
Conservation
General Description: 

A pair of handmade moccasins.  Both moccasins feature flower and leaf beaded designs on the vamps of the moccasins.

Colour: 

light brown, beight, pink, red, navy blue, green, white

Date Acquired: 
Thu, 11/19/2015 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Style or Pattern: 
flowers, leaves
Process: 
handstitched, hand beaded
Marks: 
Conservation Notes: 

Signs of discoloration and wear on bottoms and sides of moccasins. Moccasins are creased from previous storage.

Object Type: 
Moccasin
Object Classification: 
Personal Objects; Clothing, Footwear
Description Level: 
File
Language: 
English
GMD: 
object
Conservation-Treatment
Options: 

wrap in acid-free tissue and store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue, archival box.

Conclusions: 
Item would benefit from detailed conservation report and photography
Storage Method: 
Flat storage

White moccasin cuffs, geometric pattern

Submitted by michelle on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:48
Description
Start Date: 
ca. 1880
End Date: 
ca. 1920
Date Range: 
[ca. 1880-1920]
Physical Description: 

7.5 cm of object. - 2 moccasin cuffs : col. ; 12.4 x 27.8 x 7.5 cm

Physical Location
Repository: 
srsc
Accession No: 
Artifact collection, beadwork series
File No: 
001
Shelf Location: 
2011-004-002
Container Number: 
002
Conservation
General Description: 

A pair of moccasin cuffs. Both feature cross, square, triangle and circle bead work designs wrapping around the entire body. There is no base and the edges are trimmed. The inside exhibits stitches from top bead work.

Colour: 

red, dark blue, green, white, brown, silver

Date Reported: 
Tue, 02/21/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.01.28.04a-b; 2011-4_008_001a-d
Style or Pattern: 
trim, squares, crossews, triangle, lines, circles
Process: 
handstitched, handbeaded
Conservation Notes: 

(A) Fig.1 - Foreign Matter - Top back center - all beaded surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.2 - Material Loss - Top back center edge - 1.8x1cm - red cotton - due to handling and use; Fig.3 - Loose Beads - Bottom back left edge - 1cm - blue beads - due to handling and use; Fig.4 - Missing bead - Top back left - 1 bead - white - due to handling and use; Fig.5 - Missing Beads - Front center bottom - approx. 9 beads - white - due to handling and use; Fig.6 - Missing Beads - Lower front left side - approx.23 beads - white - due to handling and use; Fig.7 - Pin - Inside lower back center - held on by string - purpose unknown (B) Fig.1 - Repair - Back center - stitched - 5.8cm -due to attempted reattachment; Fig.2 - Material Loss - Top back center - red cotton - canvas frayed - due to handling and use; Fig.3 - Dirt - Top back right side - all beaded surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.4 - Missing beads - Lower right side - approx. 6 beads - red - due to handling and use; Fig.5 - Missing Beads - Lower back right side - approx. 6 blue beads - due to handling and use; Fig.6 - Nail - Inside bottom back - nail - purpose unknown (C) Fig.1 - Pin (D) Fig.1 - Nail

Object Type: 
Moccasin
Object Classification: 
Personal Objects; Clothing, Footwear
Description Level: 
File
GMD: 
object
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_002_001a-d_Photo Documentation.pdf

Floral beaded moccasins

Submitted by michelle on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:01
Description
Start Date: 
ca. 1880
End Date: 
ca. 1920
Date Range: 
[ca. 1880-1920]
Physical Description: 

9 cm of object. - 2 moccasins : col. ; 10.3 x 27.2 x 9 cm

Physical Location
Repository: 
srsc
Accession No: 
Artifact collection, beadwork series
File No: 
001
Shelf Location: 
2011-004-004
Container Number: 
004
Conservation
General Description: 

A pair of moccasins. Both feature flower and stem bead work designs wrapping around the entire body. The tongue and bottom are empty.

Colour: 

brown, cyan, dark blue,green, pink, white, orange, red, purple

Date Reported: 
Mon, 02/06/2012 - 00:00
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.0.2a-b
Style or Pattern: 
flowers, stems, scalloped edging
Process: 
handstitched, handbeaded
Conservation Notes: 

(A) Fig.1 - Tear - Top left corner of cuff and tongue - held by threads - 1.7cm - due to handling and use; Fig.2 - Dirt - Top and inside - all leather areas - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.3 - Knot - Laces - 2 knots - 3x1.6cm - due to tying; Fig.4 - Missing Beads - Back - 7 columns affected - cyan, red, green beads - due to handling and use; Fig.5 - Missing Beads - Left back side - 1 green bead - 6 cyan beads - due to handling and use; Fig.6 - Missing Beads - Top left side - 2 rows affected - cyan beads - due to handling and use; Fig.7 - Missing Beads - Top front - 3 rows affected - cyan, dark blue beads - due to handling; Fig.8 - Missing Beads - Top front - 2 rows affected - cyan beads - due to handling and use; Fig.9 - Missing Beads - Right side back - 3 columns affected - due to handling and use; Fig.10 - Missing Bead - Right side back - 1 cyan bead - due to handling and use; Fig.11 - Hole - Bottom back - 0.2x0.2cm - due to handling and use; Fig.12 - Dirt and Wear - Bottom - all surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions (B) Fig.1 - Missing Beads - Back center - 3 columns affected - cyan, dark blue, white beads - due to handling and use; Fig.2 - Missing Beads - Front right side - 4 columns affected - cyan beads - due to handling and use; Fig.3 - Missing Beads - Front center - 3 columns affected - dark blue, white, cyan beads - due to handling and use; Fig.4 - Dirt - Front left side - various locations - due to handling, use and previous storage condtions; Fig.5 - Missing Beads - Front top - 14 beads - cyan - due to handling and use; Fig.6 - Missing Beads - Front top - 3 rows affected - cyan, dark blue beads - due to handling and use; Fig.7 - Missing Beads - Left side center - 2 columns affected - cyan - due to handling and use; Fig.8 - Missing Beads - Back top center - 1 row - cyan - due to handling and use; Fig.9 - Hole - Bottom back center - 0.3x0.3cm - due to handling and use; Fig.10 - Wear and Dirt - Bottom - entire surface - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.11 - Stain - Bottom left center - 8.1x1.9cm - blue and red tone - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.12 - Stain - Bottom right side - 9x1.3cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions

Object Type: 
Moccasin
Object Classification: 
Personal Objects; Clothing, Footwear
Description Level: 
File
GMD: 
object
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_004_001a-b_Photo Documentation.pdf

Cross patterned moccasins

Submitted by michelle on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 12:43
Description
Start Date: 
ca.1885
End Date: 
ca. 1920
Date Range: 
[ca. 1885-1920]
Physical Description: 

5.2 cm of object. -2 moccasins : col. ; 8.4 x 16.7 x 5.2 cm

Physical Location
Repository: 
srsc
Accession No: 
Artifact collection, beadwork series
File No: 
001
Shelf Location: 
2011-004-006
Container Number: 
006
Conservation
General Description: 

A pair of moccasins. Both feature crosses and rectangle beadwork designs on the top. The top, sides, back and front are completely covered in bead work and the bottom is empty.

Colour: 

white, blue, red, beige

Date Reported: 
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.01.31.a-b
Style or Pattern: 
cross, rectangle, trim
Process: 
handstitched, handbeaded
Conservation Notes: 

(A) Fig.1 - Material Loss - Top inside of bottom - loose material was removed - weighted silk - due to inherent vice; Fig.2 - Dirt - String section after first knot - entire string - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.3 - Knots - Top right side back edge of opening - 2 knots - double knotted - due to handling and use; Fig.4 - Paper - Top edge of center flap - 3.8x0.7cm - due to tracing for bead work; Fig.5 - Crease - Outside of top center flap - dry - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.6 - Dirt - Bottom front right side edge - across entire surface - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.7 - Hole - Bottom back center - 0.1x0.1cm - due to use and handling; Fig.8 - Material Loss - Bottom - scratches - wear - due to handling and use; Fig.9 - Holes - front center - 0.1x0.1cm - 2 holes - due to handling and use; Fig.10 - Missing beads - Bottom back left edge - approx. 15 beads - white - due to handling and use (B) Fig.1 - Flap - Top center - folded - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.2 - Missing Beads - Lower left side center - 4 red beads - 11 white beads - 2.5cm from bottom - due to handling and use; Fig.3 - Paper - Top edge of opening - all edges - due to tracing for bead work; Fig.4 - Material Loss - Top inside of bottom - loose material was removed - weighted silk - due to inherent vice; Fig.5 - Missing Beads - Lower right side back - 1 white bead - due to handling and use; Fig.6 - Wear - Bottom right side edge - dirt is present - due to handling and use; Fig.7 - Dirt - Bottom left side - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.8 - Hole - Bottom back center - 0.2x0.2cm - due to handling and use; Fig.9 - Hole - Bottom front center - 0.2x0.2cm - due to handling and use; Fig.10 - Safety Pin - Top inside of back - removed - purpose unknown (C) Fig.1 - Safety Pin

Object Type: 
Moccasin
Object Classification: 
Personal Objects; Clothing, Footwear
Description Level: 
File
GMD: 
object
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_006_001a-c_Photo Documentation.pdf

Floral embroidered moccasins

Submitted by michelle on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 10:00
Description
Start Date: 
ca. 1885
End Date: 
ca. 1895
Date Range: 
[ca. 1885-1895]
Physical Description: 

6.7 cm of object. - 2 moccasins : col. ; 22 x 12.5 x 6.7 cm

Physical Location
Repository: 
srsc
Accession No: 
Artifact collection, beadwork series
File No: 
001
Shelf Location: 
2011-004-003
Container Number: 
003
Conservation
General Description: 

A pair of moccasins. Both feature flower and leaf embroidered designs attached by stems on the top. The sides, back and bottom are empty.

Colour: 

light brown, beige, red, light purple, green, light pink

Date Reported: 
Wed, 03/09/2011 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.02.02.38a-b
Style or Pattern: 
flower, leaves, pleating
Process: 
handstitched, handbeaded
Conservation Notes: 

(A) Fig.1 - Stains - Top left center - orange tone - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.2 - Wear - Top left edge - all sole surfaces - due to use; Fig.3 - Dirt - Back bottom left edge - concentrated - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.4 - Dirt - Bottom center - all sole surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.5 - Oil - Front bottom center - all sole surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.6 - Scratch - Back bottom center - 6.5x0.2cm - due to handling and use; Fig.7 - Crease - Top right edge - due to previous storage conditions (B) Fig.1 - Marks - Top back edge - 4 scratches - green - 3.3cm - 1cm - 0.5x1cm - 0.5x0.7cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.2 - Loose Thread - Top center right side - 1x1.6cm - due to handling and use; Fig.3 - Crease - Top right edge - due to previous storage conditions; Fig.4 - Loose Thread - Bottom left side center - knotted - 0.1x0.7cm - due to handling and use; Fig.5 - Discolouration - Bottom right center - 3.5x2.7cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.6 - Oil - Bottom front center - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions

Object Type: 
Moccasin
Object Classification: 
Personal Objects; Clothing, Footwear
Description Level: 
File
GMD: 
object
Conservation-Treatment
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; warp 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_003_001a-b_Photo Documentation.pdf

Beaded leaf moccasins

Submitted by michelle on Wed, 05/18/2011 - 16:31
Description
Start Date: 
ca. 1880
End Date: 
ca. 1920
Date Range: 
[ca. 1880 - 1920]
Physical Description: 

7.3 cm of object. - 2 moccasins : col. ; 25.5 x 8.2 x 7.3 cm

Physical Location
Repository: 
srsc
Accession No: 
Artifact collection, beadwork series
File No: 
001
Shelf Location: 
2011-004-005
Container Number: 
005
Conservation
General Description: 

A pair of moccasins. Both feature flower and leaf beadwork designs attached by stems on the top. A printed textile is wrapped over the edge of the top opening. The sides, back and bottom are empty.

Colour: 

dark green, pink, dark blue, beige, blue, orange, light pink, translucent

Date Reported: 
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 00:00
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.0.3a-b
Style or Pattern: 
flowers, leaves, stems, trim, edging, fringe
Process: 
handstitched, handbeaded
Conservation Notes: 

(A) Fig.1 - Marking - Top front left side - along all bead work - due to tracing for bead work; Fig.2 - Dirt - Top front left side - all surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.3 - Scratch - Top right side center - 4 scratches - due to handling and use; Fig.4 - Dirt - Top left side edge - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.5 - Dirt - Back inside top - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.6 - Scratch - Bottom center - 0.3x1.3cm - randomized locations - due to handling and use; Fig.7 - Wear - Bottom - due to use (B) Fig.1 - Marking - Top front left side - along all bead work - due to tracing for bead work; Fig.2 - Loose Thread - Top right side center - 1.6cm - due to handling and use; Fig.3 - Scratches - Top right side center - 3 scratches - 0.3x0.7cm - due to use; Fig.4 - Dirt - Top front left edge - all surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage; Fig.5 - Dirt - Top back edge - all surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.6 - Discolouration - Front left side center - 1.1x0.6cm - due to handling, use and previous storage; Fig.7 - Wear - Bottom front - all surfaces - due to use; Fig.8 - Cracking - Bottom front left side - all sole surfaces - due to use; Fig.9 - Oil - Bottom - all sole surfaces - due to handling use and previous storage conditions

Object Type: 
Moccasin
Object Classification: 
Personal Objects; Clothing, Footwear
Description Level: 
File
GMD: 
object
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_005_001a-b_Photo Documentation.pdf