cigar case

cigar case

cigar case

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Introduction

Huron-Wendat birchbark cigar box or case embroidered with moosehair in floral designs, made between 1850-1900. Handwritten note found inside the case indicates it may have been made by a member of the Paul family. Donated to the museum by Elisabeth Houtzager in 1992.

Nation of Maker: Huron-Wendat
Nation of Origin

Museum documentation

Date Made or Date Range: 1850/1900
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Museum documentation, GRASAC generated

Materials

birchbark; dyed moosehair; thread

Techniques or Format

The case is made of sewn pieces of birchbark, with couching technique used along the edges. The birchbark has been ornamented with dyed moose hair in floral and foliate motifs. The body of the case has a birchbark liner which extends above the outer birchbark sides. The lid fits securely over the liner and when in place it is flush with the body of the case.

Motifs and Patterns

Floral motifs

Other Notes

Object contained a handwritten note that reads: "Moosehair embroidery / c.1850-60 / Maliseet-Huron Indians / (Riviere du Loop - three / Rivers - Lorette) / Paul family probably". Note may have been written on the back of possibly an old recipe? It is difficult to read.

Dimensions: 0 × 6 × 12 cm
Condition: Some moose hair missing
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Museum documentation

Current Location: Museum Volkenkunde, Leiden, Netherlands
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 5715-2663
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1992
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Elisabeth Houtzager
Collection Narratives and Histories

Donated by Elisabeth Houtzager in 1992

GKS Reference Number: 26890
Approximate Place of Origin

44.736, -88.788

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