hat, straw

hat, straw

hat, straw

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Introduction

A straw hat. Probably Hodenosaunee and from Six Nations of the Grand River. Acquired by the Woodland Cultural Centre from Deanna Sky in 2003.

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

This style of hat was made at Six Nations of the Grand River, where the collector is from.

Place of Origin: Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Based on information in the accession file.

Materials

straw; cotton thread, brown

Techniques or Format

Straw has been woven or braided into strips, which were then coiled and sewn together into the shape of a hat. A single strip of woven/braided straw functions as a decorative band.

Current Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 2003.13.3
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 2003-11-14
Collection Narratives and Histories

Acquired by the Woodland Cultural Centre from Deanna Sky in 2003.

GKS Reference Number: 24789
Record Creation Context

This record was made during a GRASAC and dissertation research visit to the Woodland Cultural Centre, July 4-8 2011.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

Researchers present: Stacey Loyer and Joanna Miller.

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