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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameHat
bonnet
clothing
Glengarry
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Object NumberABDUA:5504
Other NumberE136+3
Other Number Typeold number
Brief Description"Glengarry bonnet", black velveteen with red cotton tape binding and pink polished cotton lining. The interior is stiffened with cardboard. Beads are smallish white seed beads, with a mix of trans and greasy beads in white, turquoise, teal, gold, brown, pink, dark pink and green. There are some tubular faceted beads also used, which are very light reflective.
Tag attached to inside lining reads: "Made by Canadian Indians" (old writing). Ball-point pen has also been added: "about 1880".
An example of acculturation.
DimensionsL: 250 mm, W: 130 mm, H: 90 mm
Materialscloth, textile, velvet, calico, glass, glass bead
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
Techniquebeadwork
MakerIroquois
Object Production Date1800-1900
Place KeyNorth America, Canada(?), Northeastern Woodlands
Publication NoteMuseum Committee Annual Report (1946-1947)
Aquisition SourceMarr, A. W. E. G.
Aquisition Date10/01/1947
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