Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Hat |
bonnet |
clothing |
Glengarry |
531 439 291 554 |
Object Number | ABDUA:5504 |
Other Number | E136+3 |
Other Number Type | old 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. |
Dimensions | L: 250 mm, W: 130 mm, H: 90 mm |
Materials | cloth, textile, velvet, calico, glass, glass bead |
Condition | Good |
Completeness | Complete |
Technique | beadwork |
Maker | Iroquois |
Object Production Date | 1800-1900 |
Place Key | North America, Canada(?), Northeastern Woodlands |
Publication Note | Museum Committee Annual Report (1946-1947) |
Aquisition Source | Marr, A. W. E. G. |
Aquisition Date | 10/01/1947 |