miniature hat, straw

miniature hat, straw

miniature hat, straw

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Introduction

A miniature straw hat decorated with ribbon and artificial flowers. Probably Hodenosaunee. Part of the Jamieson collection which was acquired by the Woodland Cultural Centre in June of 1994.

Nation of Maker: Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

The collectors, the Jamieson sisters, acquired mostly Hodenosaunee material.

Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Museum accession record.

Materials

straw; ribbon, black; three artificial white flowers and leaves; thread, cotton

Techniques or Format

The hat is made of strips of braided straw, sewn together into the shape of a hat. It is decorated with a band of ribbon and artificial flowers.

Current Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 994.14.121
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1994-06-10
Collection Narratives and Histories

The hat is one of several items acquired by the Woodland Cultural Centre in June, 1994, as part of the Jamieson sisters' collection.

GKS Reference Number: 25539
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.

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