tent flap #2
tent flap #2
tent flap #2
Introduction
tent flap, canvas, Mistassini Cree, pre-1954. Collected by William F. Stiles.
Nation of Maker:
Cree
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)
Cath Oberholtzer, "Material Culture of the Mistassini Cree: Local Expression or Regional Style?" Papers of the Thirty-sixth Algonquian Conference. Christoph Wolfart, editor. Winnipeg: University of Manitoba, 312.
Place of Origin:
Mistissini
Date Made or Date Range:
1900s to 1954
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Materials
Made of canvas, cotton plaid, rick rack, wool braid, cotton thread?
Techniques or Format
Canvas trimmed with plaid and rick rack. Tassels of wool braid attached.
Condition:
The flap has soil and stain marks indicating it was well used.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses
Cath Oberholtzer, "Material Culture of the Mistassini Cree: Local Expression or Regional Style?" Papers of the Thirty-sixth Algonquian Conference. Christoph Wolfart, editor. Winnipeg: University of Manitoba, 312.
Provenance
Current Location:
National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C. USA
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
22/4068
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
24467
How to Cite this Item
Item to be cited by accession number, collection and institution.
Record Creation Context
Record created as part of practicum fall 2008.
Record Creation Notes/Observations
Contributing Members: Gloria Bell