Gloves Item Number: D1.68 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of beige hide gloves, or gauntlets, with flared opening. The top of both are covered in embroidery of red roses, blue birds and greenery. A hide fringe hangs down from the outer side of each glove.
Narrative
Place of origin unknown. Said to have come from the donor's husband, Frank Ross, the Lieutenant Governor of BC. D1.67 and D1.68 were originally listed as 'Blackfoot' / 'Interior BC'. However the floral beadwork indicates a possible Metis influence, or maker?
Item History
- Made in Canada
- Collected in British Columbia, Canada during 1962
- Owned by Frank M. Ross
- Owned by Phyllis G. Ross before July 1962
- Received from Phyllis G. Ross (Donor) during July 1962
What
- Name
- Gloves
- Identification Number
- D1.68 a-b
- Type of Item
- glofe
- Material
- rawhide skin, cotton fibre and silk fibre ?
- Manufacturing Technique
- sewn and embroidered
- Part A
- height 38.5 cm, width 37.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm
- Part B
- height 37.0 cm, width 36.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Blackfoot ? or Metis ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank M. Ross and Phyllis G. Ross
- Received from
- Phyllis G. Ross (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
- Collected in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 1962
- Acquisition Date
- during July 1962
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 0072/0001