Snowshoes Item Number: A2.548 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden frame snowshoes with two crossbars, rawhide latticework and straps; both curve upwards slightly at the blunt toed front.
Narrative
Cultural origin unknown. Similar manufacturing technicque to A2.545 a-b and 1003/78 a-b. Said to have been collected in the BC interior, however in 1984 a researcher said they appeared to be Huron in style? (ref: Davidson "Snowshoes" 1937, p.91, fig 43b).
Item History
- Made in Canada during 1900
- Collected in British Columbia, Canada ? during 1912
- Owned by Mrs. R. C. Trehern before February 15, 1951
- Received from Mrs. R. C. Trehern (Donor) on February 15, 1951
What
Who
- Culture
- Arctic America ?
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. R. C. Trehern
- Received from
- Mrs. R. C. Trehern (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
- Collected in
- British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1900
- Collection Date
- during 1912
- Ownership Date
- before February 15, 1951
- Acquisition Date
- on February 15, 1951
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2287/0001 a-b