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Scissors Holder

Submitted by michelle on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 10:53
Description
Start Date: 
ca. 1942
End Date: 
ca. 1948
Date Range: 
[ca. 1942-1948]
Physical Description: 

1.5 cm of object. - 1 scissors case : col. ; 5.1 x 11.8 x 1.5 cm

Physical Location
Repository: 
srsc
Accession No: 
Artifact collection, small artifact series
File No: 
040
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-001
Container Number: 
001
Conservation
General Description: 

A woven scissors holder.

Colour: 

light brown, green

Date Reported: 
Tue, 04/03/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.02.02.15; 2011-5_001_019
Style or Pattern: 
weave, loops, cone
Process: 
woven, handcrafted
Object Type: 
Scissors Case
Object Classification: 
Tools & Equipment for Material; Textile Working (T&E)
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 Photo Documentation

Multicoloured scissors holder

Submitted by michelle on Fri, 02/18/2011 - 11:14
Description
Start Date: 
ca. 1910
End Date: 
ca. 1910
Date Range: 
[ca. 1910]
Physical Description: 

0.6 cm of object. - 1 sissor holder : col. ; 24.3 x 7.5 x 0.6 cm

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

A scissor holder. The front is completely covered in bead work featuring a white trim outlining the body and diagonal stripes wrapping over the edges to the back. The back and inside are empty textile.

Colour: 

white, gold, assorted

Date Reported: 
Wed, 02/16/2011 - 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.0.4
Style or Pattern: 
trim
Process: 
handstitched, handbeaded
Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Wear - Front top inside - due to handling and use; Fig.2 - Tension - Back top edge - due to construction; Fig.3 - Dirt - Back top right edge - 0.2x0.1cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.4 - Tear - Inside - paper - due to use for tracing bead work

Object Type: 
Scissors Case
Object Classification: 
Tools & Equipment for Material; Textile Working (T&E)
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_001_006_Photo Documentation.pdf

Scissors holder, red floral pattern

Submitted by michelle on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 10:57
Description
Start Date: 
ca. 1910
End Date: 
ca. 1910
Date Range: 
[ca. 1910]
Physical Description: 

0.7 cm of object. - 1 scissor holder : col. ; 16.5 x 8.5 x 0.7 cm

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

A scissor holder. The front is completely covered in bead work featuring cross designs on a translucent background and diagonal stripes wrapping over the edges to the back. The back and inside are empty textile.

Colour: 

red, green, transparent, brown, beige, orange

Date Reported: 
Tue, 02/08/2011 - 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.0.11
Style or Pattern: 
crosses, stripes, edging
Process: 
handstitched, handbeaded
Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Missing Beads and Loose Threads - Front top center edge - due to handling and use; Fig.2 - Dirt - Front top left side - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.3 - Fraying - Back top center - due to handling and use; Fig.4 - Stain - Back center - 2x2.2cm - 0.5x0.5cm - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions

Object Type: 
Scissors Case
Object Classification: 
Tools & Equipment for Material; Textile Working (T&E)
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_001-001_PhotoDocumentation.pdf