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hat, straw
hat, straw
hat, straw
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Introduction
A twentieth-century Haudenosaunee straw hat made by Mrs. Geo Jamieson. A tag attached to the hat indicates that it won First Prize at the Six Nations Agricultural Fair. 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)
The maker was from Six Nations.
Place of Origin:
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Date Made or Date Range:
1900s to 1990s
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
Museum accession record
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Materials
straw; thread.
Techniques or Format
Strips of braided straw have been sewn together, into a ring and brim shape, with cotton thread.
Condition:
Fair - some breakage along one side of the rim.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses
Style and print font used on the tag.
Provenance
Current Location:
Woodland Cultural Centre, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
2003.13.1
Date of Acquisition by the Institution:
2003-11-14
Collection Narratives and Histories
Made by Mrs. Geo Jamieson for the Six Nations Agricultural Fair. Acquired by the Woodland Cultural Centre from Deanna Sky in 2003.
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
25903
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.