moosehair samples

moosehair samples

moosehair samples

top image
Images
Introduction

Set of 10 bundles of moose hair dyed in various colours. Part of wedding present to Mrs. George H.M. Johnson in 1854 from Wendat at Wendake (Lorette), Quebec. (This record may be a double of GKS #45129 or one of two sets of moose hair bundles)

Nation of Maker: Huron-Wendat
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

Based on GKS #45129, which this may be part of.

Place of Origin: Huron-Wendat community of Lorette, Quebec
Date Made or Date Range: 19 C
Materials

Moose hair, thread.

Techniques or Format

10 bundles of moose hair, each a different colour, tied with white thread

Other Notes

Trudy Nicks thinks these may have been sent inside the box given as a wedding present by Wendat from Wendake

Dimensions: 25 × 18 × 0 cm
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Based on GKS #45129, which this may be part of.

Current Location: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON, Canada
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 922.1.84-922.1.92
Collection at Current Location: Evelyn Johnson/Chiefswood Collection
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Gift Based on GKS #45129, which this may be part of.
GKS Reference Number: 27333
How to Cite this Item

Unknown Huron-Wendat artist, moose hair samples. Currently in the Royal Ontario Museum, 922.1.84 - 922.1.92. Item described as part of a GRASAC research trip October 2014; GRASAC item id 27333.

Approximate Place of Origin

46.869, -71.348

Do You Have Knowledge to Contribute? Share with Us.