Sash

Sash

Sash

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Introduction

A finger woven sash collected by British Army Officer Jasper Grant between 1800-1809, probably Great Lakes in origin.

Nation of Maker: American American
Date Made or Date Range: 1800-1809
Materials

3-ply Wool yarn, dark blue, light blue, red, green, yellow; glass beads, white; cotton thread, blue

Techniques or Format

Braided in 'V' or 'arrow' pattern; borders woven together

Motifs and Patterns

zigzag

Dimensions: 82 × 10 × 0 cm
Condition: very good
Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1902.313
Collection at Current Location: Jasper Grant Collection
Publication History

Phillips, Ruth. Patterns of Power. Kleinburg,On.: McMichael Canadian Collection, 1984.

GKS Reference Number: 26882
Record Creation Context

GRASAC research trip to National Museum of Ireland, July 21, 2010 Participants: Alan Corbiere, Bhnens Corbiere, Crystal Migwans, Nikolaus Stolle, Rachel Hand, Ruth Phillips assisted by Padraig Clancy

Approximate Place of Origin

45.8, -83.9

Source of Information about Places

Patterns of Power description

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