Bright blue velvet lined with white fabric (cotton?). The bag has a pinked hide edge with lacing holes and two long bundled laces attached. Both sides of the bag have a beaded floral design in red, yellow, blue and orange with green leaves. Tag attached with CRW’s handwritting: “Winifred Bearspaw…
Bright blue velvet lined with white fabric (cotton?). The bag has a pinked hide edge with lacing holes and two long bundled laces attached. Both sides of the bag have a beaded floral design in red, yellow, blue and orange with green leaves. Tag attached with CRW’s handwritting: “Winifred Bearspaw pounded but can sell $50. Feb 5 79.”
Green, white lettering "Banff '79", ordinary green cotton short sleeve t-shirt, large white lettering on front: BANFF (9.0 high), underneath "79" (20.0 high), "C.S.S. LTD" under '79, light brown paint stains on front
Green, white lettering "Banff '79", ordinary green cotton short sleeve t-shirt, large white lettering on front: BANFF (9.0 high), underneath "79" (20.0 high), "C.S.S. LTD" under '79, light brown paint stains on front
A well-made green canvas rucksack with leather straps and metal buckles. It has a drawstring closure with metal grommets through which a woven cord is passed through and tied. The flap is a separate piece of canvas sewn onto the sack which is darted and rounded to fit neatly over the top of the pac…
A well-made green canvas rucksack with leather straps and metal buckles. It has a drawstring closure with metal grommets through which a woven cord is passed through and tied. The flap is a separate piece of canvas sewn onto the sack which is darted and rounded to fit neatly over the top of the pack. A leather strap is attached to the flap by two rivets stamped with the words “WIDE STEEL SHANK” (Note: all rivets mentioned have this lettering). The main sack/bag has a white label sewn onto the top bearing the trademark “A & F” in red thread and “Abercrombie & Fitch Co.” in blue, underneath this “NEW YORK”. Underneath the label the word “MILLS” is hand printed in black indelible ink. There are two flapped pockets attached to the front of the bag; each flap has a leather strap attached to it by one rivet. The pocket has a metal buckle attached to the flap by piece of folded leather attached by two rivets. Between the pockets is another metal buckle attached by piece of folded leather and two rivets. On the back of the bag there is a piece of leather sewn onto the top and two straps for arms to go through; each strap is attached by two rivets; 5cm from the bottom and 3.5cm from each side there are two pieces of green corded material 6.5x2w cm folded over and sewn with green thread in an X-shaped pattern. On the bottom sides of the pack there are two folded pieces of leather, through which a metal ring is inserted, attached by two rivets. A metal push clip that hooks through the ring has a folded leather piece held together by one rivet. Through these two folds the buckle and the clip are attached.
A pair of brown leather, over the ankle, square-toed hiking boots with light brown cotton laces. Each boot has six lace hooks (lacing lugs) and one grommetted eyelet on each side. The sole is separate and stitiched to the boot.
A pair of brown leather, over the ankle, square-toed hiking boots with light brown cotton laces. Each boot has six lace hooks (lacing lugs) and one grommetted eyelet on each side. The sole is separate and stitiched to the boot.
Cardboard cereal box that reads “Kelloggs 300g Special K CEREAL” with an image of a Chrystler Instant Win Giveaway. On the left side, there are suggested serving, ingredients, and rules for the car competition. On the right side is the same as the left but is written in French. On the back is more …
Cardboard cereal box that reads “Kelloggs 300g Special K CEREAL” with an image of a Chrystler Instant Win Giveaway. On the left side, there are suggested serving, ingredients, and rules for the car competition. On the right side is the same as the left but is written in French. On the back is more information on the car competition with a large picture of a woman posing with a chrysler car, as well as entry forms in both Englsh and French.
Grey short sleeve with black ribbing, on front there is a black image with "Banff" "Jasper" and at bottom of circle "Expedition". Inside circle "'79" to left of mountains and trees. In front of trees there is a rider followed by a packhorse. Designed by "Barbi"
Grey short sleeve with black ribbing, on front there is a black image with "Banff" "Jasper" and at bottom of circle "Expedition". Inside circle "'79" to left of mountains and trees. In front of trees there is a rider followed by a packhorse. Designed by "Barbi"
Plain skin bag, rounded bottom edge with fringe ( 7.8 cm long), 1.5 cm wide strap has scalloped edge. Round beaded design has a dark blue background with an orange diamond in the centre and white and red chevrons above and below the diamond. Tag attached: “David Bearspaw Feb 7/79 bag.”
Plain skin bag, rounded bottom edge with fringe ( 7.8 cm long), 1.5 cm wide strap has scalloped edge. Round beaded design has a dark blue background with an orange diamond in the centre and white and red chevrons above and below the diamond. Tag attached: “David Bearspaw Feb 7/79 bag.”
Two large circles (20.5 cm diameter) joined by a rectangle (27.0 x 51.2 cm) with hide strips attached to the back. The pieces are beaded on canvas with yellow and dark blue geometric patterns on a blue ground. Tag with CRW writing: “David Bearspaw Feb 7 1979 1 Horse collar a bag (struckthrough) …
Two large circles (20.5 cm diameter) joined by a rectangle (27.0 x 51.2 cm) with hide strips attached to the back. The pieces are beaded on canvas with yellow and dark blue geometric patterns on a blue ground. Tag with CRW writing: “David Bearspaw Feb 7 1979 1 Horse collar a bag (struckthrough) large bead work.”
Four Indian Days float trophies, each with a bust of a man wearing a headdress, on wooden bases. The trophies are: 1978 Best Youth Float, 1978 Best Out of Town Float, 1978 Best Decorated Teepee, and 1978 2nd prize for Best Youth Float.
Four Indian Days float trophies, each with a bust of a man wearing a headdress, on wooden bases. The trophies are: 1978 Best Youth Float, 1978 Best Out of Town Float, 1978 Best Decorated Teepee, and 1978 2nd prize for Best Youth Float.
Burgundy uncut corduroy mossbag lined with floral printed fabric in green, blue, white and purple. Both sides of the bag are beaded with a floral design in green, blue, orange, light blue and clear beads. Approximately the bottom third of the bag is edged with hide. The top edge of the bag is u…
Burgundy uncut corduroy mossbag lined with floral printed fabric in green, blue, white and purple. Both sides of the bag are beaded with a floral design in green, blue, orange, light blue and clear beads. Approximately the bottom third of the bag is edged with hide. The top edge of the bag is unfinished. Tag attached with CRW’s handwriting: “Shirley Holloway Mossbag red Dec 4 1978.”
Stiff white hair with brown and black hair inside. Multi-coloured woven centre centre of pink, green and purple yarn. Leather thong ties. Stored on wooden holder with pointed end through woven centre. Tag with CRW’s writing: “Roach Mary Chiniquay Jr. Don’t sell Feb 25 1978.”
Stiff white hair with brown and black hair inside. Multi-coloured woven centre centre of pink, green and purple yarn. Leather thong ties. Stored on wooden holder with pointed end through woven centre. Tag with CRW’s writing: “Roach Mary Chiniquay Jr. Don’t sell Feb 25 1978.”
A piece of cardboard, covered with unbleached woven linen (that has been stapled onto the cardboard) onto which a copy of a ceramic bas-relief (17.5cmx11.5cm wide) from a Mayan temple, has been glued. The bas-relief is of a kneeling woman weaving on a loom tied to a tree trunk. Carved into the cera…
A piece of cardboard, covered with unbleached woven linen (that has been stapled onto the cardboard) onto which a copy of a ceramic bas-relief (17.5cmx11.5cm wide) from a Mayan temple, has been glued. The bas-relief is of a kneeling woman weaving on a loom tied to a tree trunk. Carved into the ceramic piece “IXCHEL” to the viewer’s right, and underneath in the middle “GODDESS of the the MOON and WEAVING”.
White headband with blue lettering reading “XI Commonwealth Games Edmonton 1978”. Width is 4.5 cm at band, 1 cm at strap. Band is 47 cm long without strap, 96 cm long with strap. Back of headband is quilted with terrycloth.
White headband with blue lettering reading “XI Commonwealth Games Edmonton 1978”. Width is 4.5 cm at band, 1 cm at strap. Band is 47 cm long without strap, 96 cm long with strap. Back of headband is quilted with terrycloth.
A small, dark doll dressed in the fashion of a Negro slave in the period of the mid 19th Century. Green striped full skirt, with bright pink fichu and red plaid tignon on head. Stuffed body, with full, ruffled, white petticoat tacked over a basket frame to maintain fullness. Brown face with black w…
A small, dark doll dressed in the fashion of a Negro slave in the period of the mid 19th Century. Green striped full skirt, with bright pink fichu and red plaid tignon on head. Stuffed body, with full, ruffled, white petticoat tacked over a basket frame to maintain fullness. Brown face with black wool hair and painted features, arms holding skirt up over petticoat.
A pair of woven straw snowboots, solidly woven thick sole, upper foot closely woven with braided twining, and shank left unwoven with upright ribs which have been woven around at top leaving ends as fringe around outside. Boots attached together by a length of twisted straw cord.
A pair of woven straw snowboots, solidly woven thick sole, upper foot closely woven with braided twining, and shank left unwoven with upright ribs which have been woven around at top leaving ends as fringe around outside. Boots attached together by a length of twisted straw cord.
4 scored feet, indigo colour caused by cobalt glaze. Mandala impression on plate surface with small circular indentations on three sides, slab-built plate. Each foot has chop mark. Signature stamp on bottom of plate.
4 scored feet, indigo colour caused by cobalt glaze. Mandala impression on plate surface with small circular indentations on three sides, slab-built plate. Each foot has chop mark. Signature stamp on bottom of plate.
A medium width, heavily beaded belt on canvas, cotton backed, with single buckskin thongs for ties at ends. Design in white ground with three symmetrical figures of red crosses and green chevrons with yellow centres bordered in black and outlayers of red small diamond "eyes" and green triangles, li…
A medium width, heavily beaded belt on canvas, cotton backed, with single buckskin thongs for ties at ends. Design in white ground with three symmetrical figures of red crosses and green chevrons with yellow centres bordered in black and outlayers of red small diamond "eyes" and green triangles, likewise bordered in black.
(a) Order of Canada medal is stylized, white enamel silver snowflake design with maple leaf centre surrounded by red ring saying "Desiderantes Meliorem Patrinm". Ring surrounded by enamel silver crown. Suspension ring attached to medal is connected to a pin backing, under a concealed portion of a r…
(a) Order of Canada medal is stylized, white enamel silver snowflake design with maple leaf centre surrounded by red ring saying "Desiderantes Meliorem Patrinm". Ring surrounded by enamel silver crown. Suspension ring attached to medal is connected to a pin backing, under a concealed portion of a red and white striped taffeta ribbon bow. Pin backing reveals horizontal pin. Encased in black leatherette hinged box with clasp and velvet and satin lining. Satin lining printed with coat of arms and bilingual "By appointment to H.M. The Queen, Goldsmiths & Crown Jewelers, Garrard & Co. Ltd. 112 Regent Street, London, W1". Small pin (b) is miniaturized white enamel snowflake with inset sterling maple leaf.