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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)
The accession file suggests it was collected from the Six Nations of the Grand River.
Place of Origin:
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
Based on information in the accession file.
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Materials
straw; cotton thread, golden 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.
Provenance
Current Location:
Woodland Cultural Centre, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
2003.13.2
Date of Acquisition by the Institution:
2003-11-14
Collection Narratives and Histories
Acquired by the Woodland Cultural Centre from Deanna Sky in 2003.
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
26300
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.