crown

crown

crown

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Introduction

Hat created to imitate a crown, based on the beaded crown motif on the front. Velvet material on top. Haudenosaunee.

Nation of Maker: Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

Beadwork style and use of velvet.

Date Made or Date Range: Late 19 C to Early 20 C
Materials

Gold velvet, greasy beads.

Motifs and Patterns

Crown motif on the front, possibly with a maple leaf within it.

Additional Context

May represent the then sovereign of the dominion of Canada, which would refer to Queen Victoria or King Edward VII, depending on when it was made. Possibly made to commemorate a royal visit or jubilee.

Dimensions: 18 × 19 × 11.5 cm
Condition: Good, the velvet has been stained and moth-eaten in one small place.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Based on style of beadwork and materials.

Current Location: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON, Canada
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 989.15.44
GKS Reference Number: 24759
How to Cite this Item

Unknown Haudenosaunee artist, crown. Currently in the Royal Ontario Museum, 989.15.44. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip December 2008; GRASAC item id 24759.

Record Creation Context

Record created during a GRASAC trip to Royal Ontario Museum December 15 to 19, 2008.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

Researchers present: Stacey Loyer (SL), Trudy Nicks (TN), Cory Willmott (CW)

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