hat, straw

hat, straw

hat, straw

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Introduction

A straw hat. Probably Hodenosaunee and from Six Nations of the Grand River. 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)

This style of hat was made at Six Nations of the Grand River, where the collector is from.

Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Based on information in the accession file.

Materials

straw; cotton thread, brown

Techniques or Format

Straw has been woven or braided into strips, which were then coiled and sewn together into the shape of a hat. A single strip of woven/braided straw functions as a decorative band.

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 2003.13.3
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 2003-11-14
Collection Narratives and Histories

Acquired by the Woodland Cultural Centre from Deanna Sky in 2003.

GKS Reference Number: 24789
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.