Sash

Sash

Sash

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Introduction

This relative, a red woolen woven sash, was probably commercially produced in England for military use. Although the precise origins of this relative are not certain, it is believed to have been made in the early nineteenth century and may have been presented as a part of a diplomatic gift exchange to an Indigenous leader. During a research site visit on July 23, 2010, GRASAC researchers noted that a museum label from the 1920s stated that this sash was given to the National Museum of Ireland by G.W. Hatchell, Esq. 

This relative currently resides in the National Museum of Ireland. 

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded
Maker role: Artist
Nation of Maker: British-English
Date Made or Date Range: early 19th century
Materials

2 ply red woolen yarn

Techniques or Format

twill woven

Original and Subsequent Uses

possibly a British military sash given to an Indigenous chief

Other Notes

Label adhered to relative: "SCIENCE & ART MUSEUM, DUBLIN / 1901 / ART / 313".

Dimensions: 176.2 × 13.4 × 0 cm
Condition: good
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Commercially woven, officers' sashes made in the 18th century use a different technique.

Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1901.513
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1901
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: given by G. W. Hatchell, Esq.
Collection Narratives and Histories

given by G. W. Hatchell, Esq , identified on a 1920s printed museum label as "Scarf, woven woolen stuff. Canadian Indian."

Source for Provenance information

National Museum of Ireland documentation.

GKS Reference Number: 27212
How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Sash. GRASAC ID 27212. National Museum of Ireland Collection, 1901.513.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on December 2, 2024. It was informated by notes and photographs collected during a GRASAC research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 23, 2010. Participants included Alan Corbiere, Ruth Phillips, Crystal Migwans, and Nicholas Stolle, who were assisted by Padraig Clancy and Emma Crosby.

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