ceinture flechee, sash

ceinture flechee, sash

ceinture flechee, sash

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Introduction

A finger woven sash, known as ceinture flechee or Assomption sash; probably of Algonquin or French-Canadian manufacture

Nation of Maker: Algonquin
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

probably of Algonquin or French-Canadian manufacture

Date Made or Date Range: 19th century
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

N. Stolle

Materials

worsted wool yarn (3-ply) in red, light and dark blue, olive green, yellow and white

Techniques or Format

finger woven, started from the middle

Condition: good
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

stylistic evidence, technique and material

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: IV-B-12761
GKS Reference Number: 1078
Record Creation Context

Created by Nikolaus Stolle during a research visit to the museum commissioned by Ruth Phillips and supported by her research funds.

Approximate Place of Origin

45.5017, -73.5673